What is the African word for elephant?

There isn't a single "African word" for elephant. Africa is a vast continent with diverse languages, cultures, and, therefore, numerous words for elephant.

Here are a few examples:

* Swahili: Tembo

* Zulu: Inyathi

* Yoruba: Erin

* Hausa: Giwa

* Amharic: Abbaba

* Somali: Ari

These are just a few examples, and there are many others depending on the specific language and region.