Totin
/ toh-TEEN /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
Little bird
Little bird
Etymology
Derived from the Bariba word totin, meaning ‘little bird’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Gur
Cultural context
Birds are often seen as symbols of freedom and grace in Bariba culture.
Symbolism
Represents freedom, grace, and the gentle spirit of a bird.