Keenadiid

Keenadiid derives from keen ("bring") and diid ("refuse," "deny"). The name means "refused to be brought," given in a playful, humorous way to a child whose birth was prolonged or took longer than expected. When a child is born, the first thing a mother instinctually says is "keena," meaning "bring him to me." However, if the birth is delayed or difficult, the child is given this name as a lighthearted joke, as if the baby refused to be brought to his mother's arms and had a say in how long the birth would take. Keenadiid serves as a birth marker of the challenging beginning, transforming a difficult experience into a lasting tribute to the strength of both mother and child.