Giwa
/ gee-WAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
A giant
A giant
Etymology
From Yoruba giwa (elephant, giant).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the Yoruba admiration for strength and grandeur, often associated with the elephant.
Symbolism
Represents strength, majesty, and the embodiment of greatness.