Kijalama
/ kee-ja-LA-ma /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
Peaceful and calm
Peaceful and calm
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili words kijala (peaceful) and lama (calm).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Swahili
Cultural context
In Swahili culture, the name is associated with tranquility and serenity, often given to children as a symbol of their potential for peace and harmony.
Symbolism
Represents peace, calmness, and tranquility.