Chikukutu
/ chee-koo-KOO-too /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Leader
Meaning & Etymology
One who is chosen
One who is chosen
Etymology
Derived from the Chokwe word chiku, meaning ‘to choose’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > K > Chokwe
Cultural context
In Chokwe tradition, being ‘chosen’ often refers to being selected for a special role or responsibility within the community.
Symbolism
The name represents leadership and being set apart for a purpose.