Lokala
/ loh-KAH-lah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Intelligent
Meaning & Etymology
One who is clever
One who is clever
Etymology
From the Lomongo word kala meaning ‘cleverness’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Central Bantu > Mongo
Cultural context
The name reflects the Mongo emphasis on intelligence and wit.
Symbolism
Represents intelligence, cleverness, and resourcefulness.