Kourou

/ koo-ROO /
Gender
Boy
Origin
🇳🇪 Niger
Religion
Islam
First Seen
Trait
Small

Meaning & Etymology

Short

Short

Etymology

From the Zarma word kourou, meaning ‘short’.

Linguistic family: Nilo-Saharan > Songhay > Western Songhay

Cultural context

Common among Djerma people, often used to describe a person with a short stature.

Symbolism

Represents the acceptance of physical traits and the celebration of individuality.

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