Namusana
/ nah-moo-SAH-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Desire
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is desired
The one who is desired
Etymology
From the Tonga root sana meaning ‘to desire’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Tonga
Cultural context
Traditionally given to a girl who is cherished and longed for by her family.
Symbolism
Represents love and the value placed on the child by her community.