With the beautiful landscapes, rolling hills and tropical climate in the Dominican Republic, it is no surprise that the Djibo Ada or “Djobo” is a name of pride for many natives and converts from other nationalities. A lot of converts like to incorporate the name Djibo in their last names, to make it easier for future spouses to find them, whether it is their first homeland or a new life in another one. This is because the Dominican Republic, is a Caribbean nation, has several nationalities: black, Spanish, Chinese, Puerto Rican and Dominican Rican-American.
People in the Dominican Republic usually refer to themselves as “Djiba,” which is their native language. But if you ask people from other Caribbean nations, they will use the names “Djobo,” “Djiba” or “Dobos” (which means a boy or girl) – but not necessarily in jargons. Age is not a factor; even elderly people can be identified by their height and age. This is because the majority of people here are of modest height and their average height is between six and eight feet. However, there are some people who are very tall, like those who are eighteen to twenty-four inches tall. It is believed that the reason for this is because they live so much time out in the open, working in the countryside.
The majority of people in the Dominican Republic are converts to Christianity because they were brought here by their Caribbean voyages. Others were able to make it in this country through good deeds done by their parents or grandparents, like those who became teachers or doctors. In any case, the profession of being a dancing teacher is popular in the Dominican Republic.