Ziminima
/ zee-mee-NEE-ma /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Just
Meaning & Etymology
A noble and just woman
A noble and just woman
Etymology
Derived from the Lobi words zimi (justice) and nima (noble).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Gur > Oti-Volta > Lobi
Cultural context
Ziminima is given to girls who are expected to be just and noble, embodying the virtues of the Lobi culture.
Symbolism
Represents justice, fairness, and noble character.