Kikwit

/ kee-kwit /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇨🇩 DR Congo
Religion
Traditional
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Meaning & Etymology

Born at Kikwit

Born at Kikwit

Etymology

From the Kipende word kikwit, referring to the city of Kikwit.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Kongo-Central > Pende

Cultural context

Kikwit is a name that reflects the Pende connection to place and community.

Symbolism

The name symbolizes the child’s connection to their birthplace and heritage.

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