Siriba
/ see-REE-bah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇲🇱 Mali
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Literate
Meaning & Etymology
The one who writes
The one who writes
Etymology
From Bambara siri (to write) and ba (one).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Central Mande
Cultural context
Represents literacy and the power of the written word.
Symbolism
Encapsulates the importance of writing and communication.