ElKahina
القحينة
/ el-kah-HEE-na /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇩🇿 Algeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spirituality
Meaning & Etymology
The Priestess
The Priestess
Etymology
Derived from the Berber word kahina, meaning ‘priestess’ or ‘sorceress’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Berber > Northern Berber > Tachawit
Cultural context
Named after the famous 7th-century Berber queen and resistance leader.
Symbolism
Represents leadership, spirituality, and resistance.
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