Mangalilanga
/ mahn-gah-lee-lahn-gah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Loving
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is loved by the world
The one who is loved by the world
Etymology
From the Tshiluba root lilanga meaning world or universe.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > Luba
Cultural context
Reflects the Luba value of community and the importance of being cherished by the wider world.
Symbolism
Represents the hope for the child to be loved and respected by all people, regardless of their background.