Nyiragakoko
/ nee-rah-gah-KOH-koh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Nurturing
Meaning & Etymology
Like a hen
Like a hen
Etymology
Derived from Kinyarwanda nyira (possessor of) and gakoko (hen).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
Reflects the cultural importance of poultry in Rwandan agriculture and daily life.
Symbolism
Symbolizes nurturing, care, and domesticity.
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