Chaltu
ቻልቱ
/ chal-TOO /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Cherished
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is chosen
The one who is chosen
Etymology
Derived from the Oromo word chala (to choose).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Cushitic > East Cushitic
Cultural context
Chaltu is a name that signifies a child who is cherished and selected with care.
Symbolism
Represents the value and preference given to the child by the family.
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