Lemma
ለማ
/ leh-MAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Leadership
Meaning & Etymology
to be first, to lead
to be first, to lead
Etymology
Derived from the Gurage root word ‘lemma’, which means ‘to be first’ or ‘to lead’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic > Ethiopian Semitic
Cultural context
In Gurage culture, names often reflect desirable qualities or aspirations for the child. ‘Lemma’ signifies leadership and primacy, reflecting the community’s values of leadership and initiative.
Symbolism
The name ‘Lemma’ symbolises leadership, ambition, and the hope for the child to take a leading role in their community.