Ngarba
/ ngar-BAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇩 Chad
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Firstborn
Meaning & Etymology
The firstborn daughter
The firstborn daughter
Etymology
Derived from the Tama word ngarba meaning ‘first’.
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Eastern Sudanic
Cultural context
In Tama tradition, the firstborn daughter is often given a special name to signify her role and importance in the family.
Symbolism
Represents the significance of the first child and the hope for a strong family lineage.