Kagame
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
The crown
The crown
Etymology
Derived from the Kinyarwanda word igame, meaning ‘crown’ or ‘royalty’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Rwanda-Rundi
Cultural context
In Rwandan culture, the name Kagame is associated with leadership and nobility, often given to children believed to have a regal destiny.
Symbolism
The name Kagame symbolises leadership, authority, and a connection to ancestral heritage.
Naming ceremony
In traditional Rwandan society, the naming ceremony, known as Kwita Izina, is a significant event where the child is officially named in the presence of family and community members.
Famous People
Paul Kagame
politics · Rwanda · b. 1957
Current President of Rwanda, known for leading the country after the 1994 genocide and promoting economic development.
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