Maisha
معيشه
/ my-EE-shah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Vital
Meaning & Etymology
Life
Life
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili word maisha, meaning ‘life’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Coast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
A common name that celebrates the gift of life and the hope for a long, prosperous existence.
Symbolism
Represents the value of life and the appreciation of living.