Dasebre
/ dah-seh-breh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Royal
Meaning & Etymology
princess
princess
Etymology
From the Dagbani language, ‘Dasebre’ means princess, denoting a high social status.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Western Oti-Volta > Dagbani
Cultural context
In Dagomba culture, the name is given to girls of royal lineage or those with high social standing.
Symbolism
Symbolizes nobility, grace, and leadership.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony is a formal event where the child is named and recognized by the community.