Kijarubini
/ kee-jah-roo-bee-nee /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Gentle
Meaning & Etymology
little dove
little dove
Etymology
Derived from the Pare word kijarubini, meaning ‘little dove’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Pare
Cultural context
Kijarubini is a name that reflects the Pare tradition of using animal imagery to symbolize peace and gentleness.
Symbolism
Represents peace, gentleness, and the grace of a dove.