Lelo
/ LE-lo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Promising
Meaning & Etymology
Promise
Promise
Etymology
From the Kitetela word lelo meaning ‘promise’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > Tetela
Cultural context
Reflects the value of trust and commitment within Tetela communities.
Symbolism
Symbolises hope, trust, and commitment.