Kuna
/ KOO-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Affection
Meaning & Etymology
to be loved
to be loved
Etymology
From the Bamileke root kun (to love) with the suffix -a indicating a state or condition.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Grassfields
Cultural context
In Bamileke society, names often reflect the desired qualities or circumstances of the child.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the importance of love and affection within the community.