Nyakan
/ nyah-KAN /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Second
Meaning & Etymology
the second daughter
the second daughter
Etymology
From the Bari word for second-born daughter.
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Nilotic > Eastern Nilotic > Bari
Cultural context
In Bari culture, the second daughter is also important and is often given this name.
Symbolism
Represents the continuity of family and the role of subsequent daughters in the community.