Kipela
/ ki-pe-la /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beautiful
Meaning & Etymology
Beauty
Beauty
Etymology
Derived from the Tshiluba word kepela, meaning ‘beauty’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
In Luba culture, beauty is not just physical but also encompasses grace and charm.
Symbolism
Represents beauty, grace, and elegance.