Shika

SHEE-kah'SHEE-kah'2 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Graceful

MEANING

Deer

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word '鹿' (shika), meaning deer.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, the deer is considered a sacred animal, often associated with deities and nature.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Shika is traditionally used in Japan and has connections to Shinto beliefs where deer are believed to be messengers of the gods.

🇰🇪Swahili
Soft

MEANING

To hold or to grasp

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili verb 'shika', meaning to hold or grasp.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Swahili-speaking regions, the verb 'shika' is commonly used and recognized, giving the name a practical and action-oriented connotation.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in East African cultures where Swahili is spoken, reflecting the importance of language in daily life.

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Shika - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations