Mwanyika
/ mwaan-YEE-kah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Mystery
Meaning & Etymology
Born at night
Born at night
Etymology
From the Tshiluba words mwa (at) and nyika (night).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
Reflects the Luba tradition of naming children based on the time of their birth.
Symbolism
Symbolizes mystery and the unknown, as well as the calm and stillness of night.