Àràbísà
/ ah-rah-BAH-sah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Gentle
Meaning & Etymology
One who is gentle as a dove
One who is gentle as a dove
Etymology
Derived from Yoruba àràbà (dove) and ìsàlẹ̀ (gentleness).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba admiration for peacefulness and grace, often associated with the dove.
Symbolism
Symbolises peace, gentleness, and the gentle nature of a dove.
Naming ceremony
In Yoruba tradition, names are given on the seventh day after birth, with family elders present.