Adanna
/ ah-DAH-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Honourable
Meaning & Etymology
Father's daughter
Father's daughter
Etymology
The name Adanna is derived from the Igbo words ada (first daughter) and nna (father).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Congo > Igboid
Cultural context
In Igbo culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth or the family’s circumstances. Adanna, as the ‘father’s daughter,’ traditionally signifies a special bond or recognition of the father’s pride in his daughter.
Symbolism
The name Adanna symbolises a father’s love and pride, often associated with the expectation of the daughter bringing honour to her family.
Naming ceremony
The Igbo naming ceremony, known as ikuputanwa, typically takes place on the eighth day after birth. During this ceremony, the child’s name is formally announced and blessed by family elders.