Òkíkẹ́
Òkíkẹ́
/ oh-kee-KEH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Valued
Meaning & Etymology
Valued one
Valued one
Etymology
From Yoruba ókíkẹ́, meaning ‘valuable’ or ‘valued’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Niger > Yoruboid
Cultural context
Reflects the high regard in which the child is held and the value placed on her life.
Symbolism
Represents the value of life, respect, and the importance of being cherished.
Naming ceremony
Celebrated with songs and dances to honor the child’s worth and potential.