Mwayiwathoko
/ mwah-yee-wah-THOH-ko /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Grateful
Meaning & Etymology
we give thanks
we give thanks
Etymology
Derived from the Chichewa phrase mwayi wathoko meaning ‘we give thanks’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Nyasa
Cultural context
Used to express gratitude for the birth of a child and the blessings of life.
Symbolism
Represents gratitude and appreciation for the gift of life.