Zadio
/ zah-DEE-oh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Hierarchy
Meaning & Etymology
First son
First son
Etymology
Derived from the Kilega word zadio meaning ‘first son’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu
Cultural context
The name is given to the first-born son, reflecting the cultural significance of the first child in Lega society.
Symbolism
Represents the importance of family hierarchy and the role of the first-born son.