Chikalanga
/ chee-kah-LAHN-gah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Brave
Meaning & Etymology
A warrior or fighter
A warrior or fighter
Etymology
From the Chokwe word chikalanga, meaning ‘warrior’ or ‘fighter’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > L > Chokwe
Cultural context
Chikalanga refers to a warrior, symbolizing strength, courage, and the valor of Chokwe warriors.
Symbolism
Represents bravery, strength, and the warrior spirit in Chokwe culture.