Koulibaly
/ koo-lee-bah-lee /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Free
Meaning & Etymology
Without a roof
Without a roof
Etymology
Derived from the Bambara words koul (without) and baly (roof).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Jɔkɔ > Manding-Mòkì > Bambara
Cultural context
Traditionally given to boys to symbolize openness and freedom.
Symbolism
Represents the freedom and openness associated with having ‘no roof’ in Bambara culture.
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Famous People
Kalidou Koulibaly
sports · Senegal · b. 1991
Professional footballer.
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