Zawadi
/ zah-WAH-dee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Precious
Meaning & Etymology
gift
gift
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili word zawadi, meaning ‘gift’ or ‘present’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Northeast Coast > Swahili
Cultural context
In Tanzanian culture, the name Zawadi is often given to signify the preciousness of a child as a gift to the family and community.
Symbolism
The name Zawadi symbolises the value and blessings a child brings to their family and community.
Naming ceremony
In Swahili culture, the Jandoni ceremony is held seven days after birth, where the child is officially named and blessings are given.