Siriki

/ see-REE-kee /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇲🇱 Mali
Religion
Islam
First Seen
Trait
Precious

Meaning & Etymology

Small but precious

Small but precious

Etymology

From the Soninke word siri (small) and -ki (precious).

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Soninke-Bobo

Cultural context

This name reflects the Soninke appreciation for the value of small things, often seen as more precious due to their rarity.

Symbolism

Symbolizes the idea that small things can have great value.

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