Kébé
/ keh-beh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Authority
Meaning & Etymology
King
King
Etymology
Derived from the Wolof word kébé, meaning ‘king’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Northern > Senegambian > Wolof
Cultural context
The name reflects the Wolof respect for leadership and the importance of the king as a figure of authority and protection.
Symbolism
Represents leadership, authority, and the protection of the community.
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