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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