Maasai
/ mah-SIGH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cultural
Meaning & Etymology
People who speak Maa
People who speak Maa
Etymology
From the Maa word maa (the language) and sai (to speak).
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Eastern Nilotic > Maasai
Cultural context
Reflects the Maasai identity and the importance of language as a cultural marker.
Symbolism
Represents the cultural heritage and identity of the Maasai people.