Yaba
/ YAH-bah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇩 Chad
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Happiness
Meaning & Etymology
Happy and joyful
Happy and joyful
Etymology
From the Baguirmi word yab, meaning ‘happiness’ or ‘joy’.
Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Central Sudanic > Baguirmi
Cultural context
Celebrates the happiness and joy that girls bring to their families.
Symbolism
Represents the happiness and joy that girls bring to their communities.