Amègavè
/ ah-meh-gah-VEH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beautiful
Meaning & Etymology
One who is beautiful and graceful
One who is beautiful and graceful
Etymology
Derived from the Mina words amè (beauty) and gavè (grace).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Kwa
Cultural context
In Mina culture, names that reflect positive attributes are common and are believed to influence the character of the child.
Symbolism
Represents the virtues of beauty and grace in Mina tradition.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony is a festive event where the child is officially welcomed into the community.