Lwendo
/ lwen-DOH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Exploration
Meaning & Etymology
journey
journey
Etymology
From the Kikongo word lwendo, meaning ‘journey’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Kongo
Cultural context
Reflects the Kongo people’s understanding of life as a journey.
Symbolism
Represents the journey of life, exploration, and discovery.