Kokor
/ koh-KOR /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Quick
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is quick
The one who is quick
Etymology
Derived from the Kikongo root word kok (to move quickly, to hurry).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Kikongo
Cultural context
In Lari culture, names often reflect personal characteristics or aspirations for the child. ‘Kokor’ signifies the hope for the child to be swift and agile in their actions and decisions.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the value of quickness and decisiveness, traits that are highly regarded in Lari society for both practical and symbolic reasons.
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