Thiama
/ tee-ah-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Loving
Meaning & Etymology
Sweetheart
Sweetheart
Etymology
Derived from the Serer word thiama, meaning ‘love’ or ‘sweetheart’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Cangin
Cultural context
Thiama is a name that reflects the Serer value of love and affection.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of love and the warmth of familial bonds.