Our coat of arms
The Family Crest
AMEBARIKIWA MILELE
Swahili for "Forever Blessed", our motto of gratitude for perpetual blessing.
A vibrant tapestry
What does the Cash-Neill crest mean?
The Cash-Neill family crest is a vibrant tapestry of symbols and colors that encapsulate the values, heritage and aspirations of our family. The lion at its heart represents dauntless courage; together with the crown it speaks of power, strength and purpose across generations. The elephant tusks denote strength, wit, longevity, happiness, royalty, good luck and ambition, while the crossed swords honor the family's warrior spirit and readiness to defend its values.
The shield, quadrant by quadrant
Four symbols, one shield
Hover or tap a symbol to see it on the crest.
The palette
Colors with conviction
Gold
Intellectual awakening and enlightenment.
Red
Warrior spirit and military strength.
Green
Sustainability, hope, joy and loyalty in love.
Black
Consistent power and resilience.
Purple
Royal majesty, sovereignty and justice.
The motto
Amebarikiwa Milele
Written in Swahili beneath the shield, our motto means "Forever Blessed." It expresses the family's gratitude for perpetual blessing: for the elders who endured, the branches that multiplied, and the generations still to come.
You will find it on our reunion shirts, our newsletters and now across this site, a two-word prayer that has carried the family for more than a century.
The crest in the wild: 2024 reunion collection.