Kpèdé
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇬 Togo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Desirability
Meaning & Etymology
The desired one
The desired one
Etymology
The name Kpèdé is derived from the Kabiye word ‘kpédé’ which means ‘to desire’ or ‘to want’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Gur > Central Gur > Northern > Oti-Volta > Gurma > Kabye
Cultural context
In Kabye culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth or the desires and hopes of the parents. Kpèdé signifies that the child was deeply desired and welcomed.
Symbolism
The name Kpèdé symbolises the value and importance of the child to the family, highlighting the parents’ deep desire for the child’s well-being and future success.
Naming ceremony
In Kabye tradition, the naming ceremony typically takes place seven days after birth. The child is given a name that often has a significant meaning related to the family’s circumstances or aspirations.
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