Mabina
/ mah-BEE-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is beautiful
The one who is beautiful
Etymology
From the Mongo word bine, meaning beauty.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Mongo
Cultural context
Celebrates the beauty and grace of a child.
Symbolism
Represents the appreciation of beauty and elegance.