Kawusu
/ kah-WOO-soo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born on Monday
Born on Monday
Etymology
The name ‘Kawusu’ is derived from the Loko word ‘Kawusua’, which directly translates to ‘Monday’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Kpelle > Mende-Loko
Cultural context
In Sierra Leone, names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. ‘Kawusu’ reflects the tradition of naming children after the day of the week, which is a common practice among the Loko people.
Symbolism
The name ‘Kawusu’ symbolises the day of the week the individual was born and is believed to influence the person’s character and destiny.
Naming ceremony
The Loko naming ceremony typically takes place on the seventh day after the child’s birth. During this ceremony, the child is officially named and introduced to the community.