Rutana
/ roo-TAH-nah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇧🇮 Burundi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Resilient
Meaning & Etymology
from the place of rocks
from the place of rocks
Etymology
Derived from the Kirundi word rutana, meaning ‘place of rocks’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > East Bantu
Cultural context
Rutana is a name often given to boys in regions known for rocky landscapes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes endurance and the strength of the earth.
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