Lufira
/ loo-FEE-rah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Flowing
Meaning & Etymology
River
River
Etymology
From the Tshiluba word lufira meaning river.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
Reflects the importance of rivers in Luba culture and daily life.
Symbolism
Represents life and sustenance.