Kpogué
/ paw-GWAY /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Brave
Meaning & Etymology
The brave one
The brave one
Etymology
The name Kpogué derives from the Gouro language, with ‘Kpogué’ likely stemming from a root related to bravery or courage.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mandé > Eastern Manding > Gouro
Cultural context
In Gouro culture, names often reflect personal characteristics or aspirations for the child. Kpogué, meaning ‘The brave one’, is given to inspire courage and resilience in the child.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the cultural value of bravery and the expectation of the child to embody courage and strength.