Lansana
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇳 Guinea
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Order
Meaning & Etymology
Second-born
Second-born
Etymology
The name ‘Lansana’ is derived from the Susu word ‘lansa’ meaning ‘second’ or ‘to follow’, indicating the birth order of the child.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Western Mande > Manding-Jogo > Susu-Yalunka
Cultural context
In Susu culture, birth order is significant and often reflected in names. ‘Lansana’ signifies the position of the child as the second-born, which carries specific familial and social expectations.
Symbolism
The name ‘Lansana’ symbolises the continuation of the family lineage and the importance of the second-born child in maintaining familial and community ties.
Naming ceremony
The Susu naming ceremony typically takes place a week after the child’s birth. The name ‘Lansana’ would be formally bestowed during this ceremony, often by a respected elder or family member.
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Famous People
Lansana Conté
politics · Guinea · b. 1934
Second President of Guinea
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