Masika

If your kiddo happens to arrive as the smell of fresh rain fills the air, Masika couldn’t be more apt. Masika is a feminine name in Swahili and follows an African naming tradition of honoring the day baby is born. The word masika refers to “heavy rainfall” or “spring season,” lending the name Masika the dreamy meaning of “(born during) the rainy season.” Whether a spring chick, a summer blossom, a fall mushroom, or a winter shrub, your kiddo can be celebrated no matter the time of year they sprout. From the pitter-patter of drops to an awe-inspiring downpour, a name like Masika can empower your little one the way rain nurtures all living things.