Kahola
/ kah-HOH-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Calmness
Meaning & Etymology
A girl who is calm and composed
A girl who is calm and composed
Etymology
From the Chilunda root kola, meaning ‘calmness’ or ‘composure’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern Bantoid > Bantu > Central Bantu > Lunda
Cultural context
Kahola is a name given to girls to signify their calm and composed demeanor.
Symbolism
The name represents calmness, composure, and the ability to remain serene in the face of challenges.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony involves a ritual where the family prays for the child’s calm and composed nature in all situations.