Kahima
/ kah-HEE-mah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Wise
Meaning & Etymology
The wise one
The wise one
Etymology
Derived from the Umbundu word kaima, meaning ‘wisdom’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > R > Umbundu
Cultural context
This name is given to boys who are expected to grow up to be wise and knowledgeable individuals.
Symbolism
Represents wisdom, knowledge, and the pursuit of understanding.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony includes a ritual where the child is blessed for wisdom and understanding.