The Christening

Tafat

Tafat (pronounced ta-FAT) is a girl name of Kabyle origin, used in Algeria. It means “Light.”

Origin
Kabyle
Region
Algeria
Gender
Girl
Lumière & étoiles

More Kabyle names

  • Idir — He will live — a name given to call life upon the child
  • Tanina — Golden eagle; the fabled bird of Kabyle tales
  • Thiziri — Moonlight
  • Tilelli — Freedom

More names that mean “Lumière & étoiles”

“Tafat” comes from Kabyle culture (Algeria). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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