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The word siguanaba or sihuanaba has its origin in the indigenous languages of Mesoamerica. Various words have been suggested as its source. In parts of Mexico the Siguanaba is known as macihuatli, a Nahuatl word that can be broken down to two elements; cihuatl (meaning "woman") and matlatl (meaning "net"). This "net-woman" encompasses the ...
His name is taken from the Nahuatl word for child: cipit or cipote. Some also relate his name to the deity Xipe Totec. Statue of El Cipitio, meaning "the boy". According to the legend, he is the product of a forbidden romance between Sihuehuet, goddess of the moon, commonly known as La Siguanaba, and Lucero de la
Mythical characters related to water: the Siguanaba, the Managuas, the Tepehuas (also known as arbolarios or hurracaneros), the Llorona, Chasca, the virgin of water, the Cuyancua, the golden crab. Goblins and other mythical characters: Cipitio , the Cadejo , the Dwarf , the Fair Judge of the Night, the Black Knight , the Squeaky Wagon, the ...
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Nowadays Hindu names like Sandeep, Rahul and Anita, etc. are also given. Portuguese names like António, João, Maria, Ana are also common among Goan Catholics who follow Portuguese culture. British names (e.g. Kevin, Shelley) and other European names (e.g. Benito, Heidi), which have no Konkani variants, are also popular.
The white cadejos are benevolent and eat bell-like flowers that only grow on volcanoes. The white cadejo protects people, including drunks, vagabonds, and people with grudges from all evil footsteps, even La Siguanaba, and bad choices, which are sometimes caused by the cruel black cadejo. The black cadejo is malevolent and lures people to make ...
Most day names among the Mole-Dagombas are usually given to girls, and few are given to both sexes. Most Ghanaians have at least one name from this system, even if they also have an Arabic or western name. Notable figures with day names include Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Ama is an Akan feminine given name originating from the Akan people following their day naming system, meaning "born on Saturday". [1] [2] [3] Day names are a cultural practice of the Akan people of Ghana. It is practised by all the subgroups of the Akan people (i.e. Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante) who follow traditional customs. [4]