Kaswende
/ kah-SWEN-deh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is joyful
The one who is joyful
Etymology
The name ‘Kaswende’ is derived from the Tshiluba root ‘swende’ which means ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
In Luba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth or the aspirations of the family. ‘Kaswende’ signifies the joy and happiness brought by the child’s arrival.
Symbolism
The name ‘Kaswende’ symbolises the happiness and positive energy that the child is expected to bring into the family and community.
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