Ndèye

Syllable breakdown

Name meaning and origin

Origin

Wolof (Senegal/Gambia)

Meaning

a Wolof feminine name and honorific title given to first daughters in many Wolof families of Senegal and the Gambia, designating a girl who carries a particular spiritual and social significance as the eldest female child; the Wolof are the dominant ethnic group of Senegal and have shaped the cultural, political, and linguistic character of the country profoundly, with Wolof serving as the de facto national lingua franca even though French is the official language; a daughter named Ndèye is understood as a special blessing and is often regarded within the family as having a protective role over younger siblings, carrying responsibilities that parallel those of the eldest son in some other cultural traditions

Gender

female