Àjàkẹ́jẹ́
/ ah-JAH-keh-jeh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Precious
Meaning & Etymology
One who is precious and cherished
One who is precious and cherished
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words ajá (precious) and kẹjẹ́ (cherished).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Traditionally used to signify a child who is considered a valuable gift to the family.
Symbolism
Represents the value and love the family has for the child.