Adanne
/ ah-DAH-nneh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Mother's daughter
Mother's daughter
Etymology
Derived from the Igbo words ada (first daughter) and nne (mother).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Igboid
Cultural context
In Igbo culture, the first daughter holds a special place and is often named to reflect her importance in the family hierarchy.
Symbolism
Represents the bond between mother and daughter and the continuity of family lineage.