Kouma
/ koo-MAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Dry
Meaning & Etymology
born in the dry season
born in the dry season
Etymology
From the Tem word kouma, meaning ‘dry season’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gur
Cultural context
Kouma reflects the season of birth, which is significant in Tem culture and often influences the child’s name.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the dry season, the resilience of the community, and the hope for a prosperous life.
Naming ceremony
The Tem naming ceremony includes rituals that acknowledge the season of birth and the blessings it brings.