Gbokolu
/ gboh-koh-loo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇱🇷 Liberia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Earthy
Meaning & Etymology
Born on the farm
Born on the farm
Etymology
From the Kpelle words gboko (farm) and lu (born).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Kpelle
Cultural context
In Kpelle culture, names often reflect the circumstances of one’s birth or the environment.
Symbolism
Symbolizes connection to the land and agricultural heritage.
Naming ceremony
The Kpelle naming ceremony involves the community and is held a week after birth.