Yewwi
/ yeh-WEE /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Free
Meaning & Etymology
freedom
freedom
Etymology
Derived from the Wolof word yewwi, meaning ‘freedom’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Senegambian > Wolof
Cultural context
Yewwi is a name that reflects the Wolof people’s desire for freedom and independence.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the importance of freedom and the fight against oppression.