Likando
/ lee-KAN-doh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Affectionate
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is loved
The one who is loved
Etymology
Derived from the Silozi root word -kanda (to love) with the prefix li- indicating a person who is the object of the action.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Southern > Sotho-Tswana > Western Sotho
Cultural context
In Lozi culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth or desired attributes. ‘Likando’ signifies the cherished nature of the child within the community.
Symbolism
The name ‘Likando’ symbolises love, affection, and the importance of familial and communal bonds in Lozi society.
Naming ceremony
The Lozi naming ceremony, known as ‘lilumo’, typically involves the paternal grandmother or a respected elder naming the child in a gathering of family and community members.