Lesego
/ leh-SEH-go /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇧🇼 Botswana
- Religion
- Universal
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Blessed
Meaning & Etymology
Blessing or favor
Blessing or favor
Etymology
Derived from the Setswana word lesego, meaning ‘blessing’ or ‘favor’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Southern Bantoid > Bantu > Sotho-Tswana
Cultural context
In Botswana, the name Lesego is commonly given to express the hope or belief that the child will bring blessings and favor to the family and community.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the hope for divine favor and the presence of blessings in the child’s life.