Àjàkẹ́jẹ́
/ ah-JAH-keh-jeh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Precious
Meaning & Etymology
One who is precious and cherished
One who is precious and cherished
Etymology
Derived from the Yoruba words ajá (precious) and kẹjẹ́ (cherished).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Traditionally used to signify a child who is considered a valuable gift to the family.
Symbolism
Represents the value and love the family has for the child.
Related names
Similar Names
Ọ̀ṣọ́bà
one who brings peace
Ọ̀ṣọ̀fúnká
God has given me wealth
Adetokunbo
The crown has come from overseas
Ọ̀lọ́rúnbọ̀lá
God has made wealth