Namalwa
/ nah-mahl-WAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humble
Meaning & Etymology
one who is humble
one who is humble
Etymology
From the Bemba word namalwa, meaning humility or humbleness.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantu > Bemba-Tonga
Cultural context
Given to girls who are seen as humble and modest.
Symbolism
Represents humility, modesty, and gentleness.