Kijoha
کیجوها
/ kee-joe-HAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Rain
Meaning & Etymology
Born during rain
Born during rain
Etymology
From the Maasai word kijoha meaning ‘born during rain’.
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Eastern Sudanic > Nilotic > Southern Nilotic > Maasai
Cultural context
Reflects the importance of rain in Maasai culture.
Symbolism
Represents the blessing of rain and the cycle of life.