Kisoko
/ kee-SOH-koh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beloved
Meaning & Etymology
one who is loved
one who is loved
Etymology
The name Kisoko is derived from the Bantu root ‘soko’ which means ‘to love’ or ‘to be loved’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In DR Congo, the name Kisoko is traditionally given to signify the love and affection the family has for the newborn child. It reflects the communal and familial values of the Hutu people.
Symbolism
The name Kisoko symbolises familial love and the cherished position of the child within the community.