Àtàrí
Àtàrí
/ ah-tah-REE /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Intelligent
Meaning & Etymology
Head
Head
Etymology
From Yoruba àtàrí, meaning ‘head’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Symbolizes leadership, intelligence, and the importance of the mind.
Symbolism
Represents leadership, intellect, and the power of the mind.
Naming ceremony
Includes prayers for the child to grow up with wisdom and a strong mind.