Lukula
/ loo-KOO-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Growth
Meaning & Etymology
To grow
To grow
Etymology
From the Tshiluba word kula, meaning ‘to grow’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
In Luba tradition, names often reflect the process of growth and development.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the hope for the child to grow healthy and strong.