The Kamwe people and language are sometimes called Higi which elders in Kamwe land have said is a derogatory name given to the Kamwe people by their nearest kith the Margi, that literally means "grasshopper".
The Kamwe people and language are sometimes called Higi (Higgi). Kamwe elders say this is a derogatory name, given to the Kamwe by their relatives the Margi, that literally means "grasshopper".