Àdùkéjímọ́
/ ah-doo-keh-JEE-moh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cherished
Meaning & Etymology
One who is cherished and has been pampered
One who is cherished and has been pampered
Etymology
From the Yoruba root àdù (to cherish) and kẹ́jímọ́ (pampered).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba tradition of cherishing and pampering children.
Symbolism
Represents the loving and nurturing nature of family and community.