Nantogma
/ nan-TOG-ma /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Unique
Meaning & Etymology
Born after twins
Born after twins
Etymology
The name is derived from the Dagbani words nan (after) and togma (twins).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Western Oti-Volta > Gurma > Dagbani
Cultural context
In Dagomba culture, the birth of twins is considered a significant event, and children born after twins are given special names to signify their position in the family.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the unique position and potential blessings associated with being born after twins in Dagomba tradition.