Kahila
/ kah-HEE-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Chosen
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is chosen
The one who is chosen
Etymology
The name Kahila is derived from the Chokwe root word ‘kaha’, which means ‘to choose’ or ‘to select’.
Linguistic family: Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo > Southern Bantoid > Chokwe-Luchazi
Cultural context
In Chokwe culture, names often reflect significant events or qualities. Kahila signifies the importance of being chosen, which could relate to being selected for a special role or destiny.
Symbolism
Kahila symbolises the concept of being specially selected or destined for a particular purpose, highlighting the value placed on individuality and purpose in Chokwe society.
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