Zimé
/ zee-MEH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resilient
Meaning & Etymology
Born during the dry season
Born during the dry season
Etymology
Derived from the Fon word zin (dry season) and the suffix mé (time of).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Gbe
Cultural context
In Fon culture, the time of year a child is born is significant and often reflected in their name.
Symbolism
Represents resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging conditions.