Rafiki
/ rah-FEE-kee /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Friendly
Meaning & Etymology
Friend
Friend
Etymology
From the Swahili word rafiki, meaning friend.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > G > Swahili
Cultural context
In Swahili culture, the name reflects the value of friendship and community.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of companionship and the bonds of friendship.