Uwayezu
/ oo-wah-YEH-zoo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Trust
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is trusted
The one who is trusted
Etymology
Derived from the Kinyarwanda root words u (one who is) and wayezu (trusted).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
Traditionally given to boys who are expected to be reliable and trustworthy, often associated with integrity.
Symbolism
Represents trust and integrity, often seen as a symbol of reliability.
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