Wase
/ wah-SEH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Opportune
Meaning & Etymology
Born at the right time
Born at the right time
Etymology
Derived from the Kishyi word wase, meaning ‘at the right time’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Shi
Cultural context
In Shi culture, names often reflect the timing or circumstances of a child’s birth.
Symbolism
Represents the belief in the importance of timing and the right moment for significant events.