Nhica
/ NEE-kah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resilient
Meaning & Etymology
born during the dry season
born during the dry season
Etymology
Derived from the Makua word nhica, meaning ‘dry season’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Makua
Cultural context
In Makua culture, names often reflect the environmental conditions or events occurring during a child’s birth.
Symbolism
Represents resilience and adaptability, as the dry season is a challenging time.