Send a text The Hausa people, one of West Africa's largest ethnic groups, have a rich tradition of naming children. These names carry meanings that often reflect a connection to family, character, or nature. But recently, there's been a noticeable shift with some parents giving their children Arabic sounding names that often betray a lack of clear understanding of the meaning behind them. Join us on this episode of The Bearing to find out when the trend started, why and how?