Adah
/ ah-DAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
First daughter
First daughter
Etymology
Derived from the Bamileke root adah meaning ‘first’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo
Cultural context
In Bamileke culture, being the first daughter holds significant importance and is celebrated with a unique name.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of the first-born and the hope for a prosperous future.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony involves the family elders and the child is presented to the community.