Ndabaga
/ nda-BAH-gah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇮 Burundi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Courageous
Meaning & Etymology
A girl who becomes a warrior
A girl who becomes a warrior
Etymology
Derived from the Kirundi words nda (stomach) and bagaga (to become strong).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In traditional Burundian society, Ndabaga was a legendary female warrior who disguised herself as a man to fight in the army.
Symbolism
Represents strength, courage, and the breaking of gender norms.
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