Ndakh
/ n-DAKH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- First
Meaning & Etymology
The firstborn
The firstborn
Etymology
Derived from the Serer word ndakh meaning ‘first’ or ‘firstborn’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Northern > Cangin > Serer
Cultural context
Ndakh is a name that celebrates the birth of the first child, a significant event in Serer culture.
Symbolism
Represents the honor and responsibility associated with being the first child in the family.