Kakay
/ kah-KIE /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Firstborn
Meaning & Etymology
The firstborn daughter
The firstborn daughter
Etymology
Derived from the Kono word kakay meaning ‘first’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Kono
Cultural context
This name is given to the firstborn daughter in Kono families, highlighting her position in the family hierarchy.
Symbolism
Signifies the importance of birth order and familial roles in Kono culture.