Shìkáábà
شيكابا
/ shee-KAH-bah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Patient
Meaning & Etymology
One who is patient
One who is patient
Etymology
From Hausa shikaya (patience).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > West Chadic
Cultural context
Reflects the Hausa value of patience and endurance.
Symbolism
Represents the Islamic virtue of patience and the ability to endure hardship.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony includes recitation of Quranic verses and prayers.