Bokasa

/ boh-kah-sah /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇨🇩 DR Congo
Religion
Traditional
First Seen
Trait
Warrior

Meaning & Etymology

The warrior

The warrior

Etymology

From the Ngbandi root kasa meaning ‘warrior’.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > North Volta-Congo > Ubangi > Ngbandi

Cultural context

Traditionally given to boys to signify strength and bravery in battle.

Symbolism

Represents courage and valor.

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