Laye
/ LAH-yay /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇲 Gambia
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Eldest
Meaning & Etymology
Firstborn
Firstborn
Etymology
Derived from the Wolof word laye, meaning firstborn or eldest child.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Northern > Senegambian
Cultural context
In Wolof culture, the firstborn child often holds a special status, and the name reflects this significance.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the importance of family hierarchy and the respect accorded to the firstborn.