Gbokou
/ buh-KOH-oo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beloved
Meaning & Etymology
The beloved child
The beloved child
Etymology
From the Gouro word gboko meaning ‘beloved’ and the suffix -ou indicating a quality or state.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kru > Gouro-Taabo
Cultural context
Gbokou is a name that reflects the Gouro emphasis on familial love and the value placed on children.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the love and affection with which the child is regarded.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony includes a feast and the presentation of the baby to the ancestors, with prayers for her well-being.