Zahoua
/ zah-WAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beauty
Meaning & Etymology
Beautiful, brilliant
Beautiful, brilliant
Etymology
The name Zahoua is derived from the Berber root zahu, meaning ‘to shine’ or ‘to be beautiful’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Berber > Northern Berber
Cultural context
In Côte d’Ivoire, the name Zahoua is often associated with the Berber community and is given to girls as a wish for them to embody beauty and brilliance.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the aspiration for a child to grow up to be both beautiful and intelligent, reflecting positively on her family and community.