Kiswendé
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born on Sunday
Born on Sunday
Etymology
The name is derived from the Mossi words kiis (Sunday) and wende (birth).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Western Oti-Volta > More
Cultural context
In Mossi culture, the day of the week on which a child is born is significant and often influences the choice of name. Kiswendé reflects the importance of the day of birth in the child’s identity.
Symbolism
Kiswendé symbolises the connection between the individual and the day of the week, reflecting the belief in the influence of celestial and temporal forces on one’s life.
Naming ceremony
The Mossi naming ceremony typically takes place a week after the child’s birth. The family gathers to celebrate, and the name is officially bestowed upon the child during this event.
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