Boko
/ bo-KO /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Order
Meaning & Etymology
Second child
Second child
Etymology
The name Boko is derived from the Ewe word for ‘second’ or ‘another’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gbe
Cultural context
In Ewe culture, the birth order is significant and often reflected in names. Boko signifies the position of being the second child in the family.
Symbolism
Boko symbolises the continuity and balance within the family structure, representing the important role of the second child.
Naming ceremony
The Ewe naming ceremony, called ‘Vihehe’, typically takes place on the eighth day after birth. During this ceremony, the child is officially named and introduced to the community.