Chikuma
/ chee-KOO-ma /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Brave
Meaning & Etymology
One who is strong and courageous
One who is strong and courageous
Etymology
From the Chokwe word chikuma, meaning ‘strength’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > K > Chokwe-Luchazi
Cultural context
Chikuma is a name that reflects the Chokwe value of bravery and physical strength, traits highly esteemed in their warrior tradition.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the strength and courage needed to overcome life’s challenges.
Naming ceremony
The Chokwe naming ceremony involves the elders and includes the symbolic washing of the child to signify purity and strength.