Mulembe
/ moo-LEM-beh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
Peace
Peace
Etymology
Derived from the Kongo word ‘mulembe’ meaning ‘peace’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > H > Kongo > H10
Cultural context
Mulembe is a name that reflects the Kongo value of peace and harmony in life.
Symbolism
Symbolises the hope for a peaceful and harmonious life for the child.