Lishala
/ lee-SHAH-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Love
Meaning & Etymology
One who is loved
One who is loved
Etymology
From the Sukuma root lisha, meaning ‘to love’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Sukuma
Cultural context
In Sukuma tradition, the name reflects the value placed on love and affection within the community.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the importance of love and the affection with which the child is regarded.