Sèdowè
/ seh-doh-WEH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
One who was born on Sunday
One who was born on Sunday
Etymology
Derived from the Ewe word sè (Sunday) and the suffix dowè indicating order of birth.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
In Ewe culture, names based on the day of the week are common and reflect the day of birth.
Symbolism
Represents the day of the week and the associated spiritual significance in Ewe tradition.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony, called Viɖɔƒia, typically takes place a week after birth.