Àṣàtú
/ ah-sha-TOO /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beloved
Meaning & Etymology
One who is beloved
One who is beloved
Etymology
From the Yoruba words àṣà (beloved) and tú (to be).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Traditionally given to a child who is cherished and loved by the family.
Symbolism
Represents the love and affection the family has for the child.