Kijengele
/ kee-jen-GEH-leh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Little
Meaning & Etymology
The little one
The little one
Etymology
From the Haya word jengele (little).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Haya
Cultural context
In Haya culture, names that describe physical characteristics or circumstances of birth are common.
Symbolism
Represents humility and the potential for growth.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony includes a feast and blessings for the child to grow strong and healthy.