Kakule
/ kah-KOO-leh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humility
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is humble
The one who is humble
Etymology
From the Kinnande word kakule meaning ‘humble’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > Nande
Cultural context
In Nande culture, humility is a highly valued trait, and names that reflect this trait are often given to signify the character of the child.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of humility and modesty in the community.