- In Swahili, the word for "star" is "nyota".
- In Zulu, the word for "star" is "inkanyezi".
- In Xhosa, the word for "star" is "inkwenkwezi".
- In Yoruba, the word for "star" is "irawo".
- In Hausa, the word for "star" is "tauraro".
It is important to note that these are just a few examples, and there are many other African languages each with their own word for "star".