[African Culture & Spirituality Vodun Voodoo] An African Naming Ceremony for a baby in Benin/West Africa An African Naming ceremony is a moment of rejoicing for the family but its also a moment to welcome the baby into the family and is accompanied by spiritual rituals ordered for the welfare of the baby. In general, every individual is identified by a name to be called. In African culture, it's the same thing, but there is also a Traditional Naming Ceremony. The baby has its public name, but this name is not a random name, it's a spiritual name very significant......