Kijoka
/ kee-JOH-kah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Wise
Meaning & Etymology
A child who is like a snake, wise and cunning
A child who is like a snake, wise and cunning
Etymology
Derived from the Digo word joka (snake).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Digo
Cultural context
In Digo culture, the name is given to a child who is expected to be wise and resourceful.
Symbolism
Represents the qualities of wisdom and adaptability.