Nankam
/ nahn-KAHM /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
Born during the cold season
Born during the cold season
Etymology
From the Dagara words nank (cold season) and am (born).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Dagara
Cultural context
In Dagara culture, the seasons are significant and often reflected in names.
Symbolism
Represents the strength and endurance of the Dagara people.