Likhonde
/ lee-KHON-deh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Special
Meaning & Etymology
born with cord cut
born with cord cut
Etymology
Derived from the Yao word likhonde, meaning ‘born with cord cut’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Yao
Cultural context
In Yao culture, the manner of birth can influence the name given to the child. This name reflects the unique circumstances of the birth.
Symbolism
Represents the uniqueness and special status of the child in the community.