Lokele
/ loh-KEH-leh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Divine
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is loved by God
The one who is loved by God
Etymology
From the Lega word kele (God).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Lega
Cultural context
This name is given to girls who are believed to be loved by God, symbolizing the cultural belief in divine love and protection.
Symbolism
Represents the cultural emphasis on divine love and the importance of God’s favor in an individual’s life.