UMUNNEM

The word used to refer to "people" in a language speaks volumes about the culture that created it. Haitian Kreyòl is a mixture of French, English, and West African languages.

Haiti's Igbo/Hebrew heritage is evident in its use of Moun, a shortened version of Umunna (Igbo), which refers to people or persons. Here’s a brief illustration of Igbo, Hebrew, and Kreyòl cognates of people.

Hebrew Ummah (a city of Asher) Ummah = union i.e. of people

Igbo Umunna = children of the same father i.e. community (of people)

Haitian Kreyòl Moun = People, person, human beings i.e. my people (moun mwen)

Thus, through language, encased within the meaning of “people” is the identity of the same.