Adjowa
/ ad-JOH-wah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born on Monday
Born on Monday
Etymology
The name Adjowa is derived from the Ewe words ‘dzo’ (to be born) and ‘dzo’ (Monday).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
In Ewe culture, the day of the week on which a child is born is significant and often influences the choice of name. Adjowa reflects the tradition of day-naming, where children are named based on the day of the week they were born.
Symbolism
Adjowa symbolises the connection between an individual and the day of the week they were born, which is believed to influence their destiny and character.
Naming ceremony
The Ewe naming ceremony typically takes place on the eighth day after birth. During this ceremony, the child is formally named and introduced to the community.