Komivi
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born on a Saturday
Born on a Saturday
Etymology
The name ‘Komivi’ is derived from the Ewe words ‘kɔ’ (born) and ‘mivi’ (Saturday), indicating the day of the week on which the child was born.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
In Ewe culture, the day of the week on which a child is born is significant and often influences the child’s name. Saturday, or ‘Mivi’, is associated with the deity ‘Sabbath’ in the traditional Ewe religious system.
Symbolism
The name ‘Komivi’ symbolises the day of birth and the associated spiritual and cultural significance in Ewe tradition.
Naming ceremony
The Ewe naming ceremony, called ‘Viɖɔƒe’, typically takes place a week after the child’s birth. During this ceremony, the child is officially named and introduced to the community and ancestors.