Chikwata
/ chee-KWAH-tah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strong
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is strong
The one who is strong
Etymology
Comes from the Chokwe word kata, meaning ‘strong’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > K > Chokwe
Cultural context
In Chokwe tradition, names often denote the strength and resilience of the child.
Symbolism
Chikwata represents the child’s perceived strength and the community’s support.
Naming ceremony
The chilemba ceremony involves the family and community in welcoming the child.