Rakiéra
/ rah-key-AIR-ah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Trustworthy
Meaning & Etymology
one who is trusted
one who is trusted
Etymology
From the Samo root raki meaning ‘trust’ and éra indicating a person.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Gur > Samo
Cultural context
Indicates the value of trust and reliability within the Samo community.
Symbolism
Represents the trust and confidence placed in the child by their family and community.