Shamiso
From the Shona noun shamiso, "a wonder" or "an amazement", from the causative verb -shamisa, "to astonish".
Meaning and origin
Shamiso names the feeling of being taken aback with wonder, and Shona parents use it for a daughter whose birth felt like a particular surprise or blessing, for instance after a long wait or an unexpected pregnancy.
How to pronounce Shamiso
| English (US) | shuh-MEE-soh /ʃəˈmiːsoʊ/ |
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