Likhamu
/ lee-kha-moo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Newborn
Meaning & Etymology
Newborn
Newborn
Etymology
Derived from the Chitumbuka word likhamu, meaning newborn.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Tumbuka
Cultural context
The name reflects the joy and celebration of new life in Tumbuka culture.
Symbolism
Represents the hope and promise of new beginnings.