Bah

/ bah /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Religion
Islam
First Seen
Trait
Purity

Meaning & Etymology

One who is pure

One who is pure

Etymology

The name ‘Bah’ is derived from the Mandinka word ‘ba’, which means ‘pure’ or ‘clean’.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Central Mande

Cultural context

In Sierra Leone, the name ‘Bah’ is often given to signify purity and cleanliness, reflecting cultural values of moral integrity and spiritual cleanliness.

Symbolism

The name symbolises purity, moral uprightness, and spiritual cleanliness in Mandinka culture.

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