Ndjiguina
/ njee-ghee-NAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
Little dove
Little dove
Etymology
From the Pular word ndjiguina meaning ‘little dove’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Senegambian
Cultural context
Doves are symbols of peace and love in Fula culture.
Symbolism
Represents peace, love, and the gentleness of doves.