Kijogolo
/ kee-joh-GOH-loh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
Little rooster
Little rooster
Etymology
Derived from the Makonde words kija (little) and jogolo (rooster).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Coast Bantu
Cultural context
In Makonde culture, roosters symbolize strength and dominance. The name may be given to a child to imbue them with these qualities.
Symbolism
Represents strength, dominance, and leadership.