Zamélé
/ zah-MEH-leh /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
God has heard
God has heard
Etymology
Derived from the Baoulé words za (God) and mélé (to hear).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Potou-Tano > Central Tano > Baoulé
Cultural context
In Baoulé culture, the name Zamélé is given to a child believed to be a gift from the divine in response to prayers.
Symbolism
Represents divine communication and the fulfillment of prayers.