Masikini
/ mah-see-kee-nee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humble
Meaning & Etymology
poor one
poor one
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili word for poor one.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Narrow Bantu > G > G40
Cultural context
Used among Muslim communities in DR Congo.
Symbolism
Represents humility and the acceptance of one’s state in life.