Sikazya
/ see-kah-ZYAH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Chosen
Meaning & Etymology
One who has been chosen
One who has been chosen
Etymology
Derived from the Tonga word kazya, meaning ‘to choose’ or ‘to select’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > M > Bemba-Tonga > Tonga
Cultural context
Sikazya is often given to signify that the child is seen as a chosen one, with a special destiny.
Symbolism
Sikazya represents the idea of being chosen or selected for a special purpose.
Naming ceremony
The Tonga naming ceremony involves the community and is held shortly after birth, where the name is revealed and celebrated.
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