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.

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