Kiluanji
/ kee-loo-AHN-zhee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Brave
Meaning & Etymology
Great warrior
Great warrior
Etymology
From the Kimbundu words ki (prefix indicating greatness) and luanji (warrior).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > K > Kimbundu
Cultural context
In Kimbundu culture, the name is given to boys to inspire strength and courage.
Symbolism
Represents bravery and leadership in the community.
Naming ceremony
The naming ceremony involves the elders of the community blessing the child with water and traditional herbs.