Mapendo
/ mah-PEN-doh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Loving
Meaning & Etymology
love
love
Etymology
From the Kilega word mapendo, meaning ‘love’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Lega
Cultural context
The name reflects the importance of love and affection in Lega culture.
Symbolism
Represents the love and warmth of the family towards the child.