Kouandévè
/ koo-ahn-DEH-vè /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇧🇯 Benin
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faith
Meaning & Etymology
God is with us
God is with us
Etymology
From the Fon words kouandé (God) and vè (with us).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
Kouandévè is a name that reflects the Fon belief in the presence of God and the importance of spirituality.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the belief in divine presence and the hope for a life guided by God.
Naming ceremony
The kouko ceremony includes prayers for the child to be blessed with God’s presence.