Ndèye Sira
/ n-DAY-uh SEE-rah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
The first girl
The first girl
Etymology
Derived from Wolof ndèye (first) and sira (girl).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Senegambian > Wolof
Cultural context
In Wolof culture, the name reflects the importance of the first-born daughter in the family hierarchy.
Symbolism
Represents the cherished role of the first daughter in Wolof society.