Lungowe
/ loon-GOH-weh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇲 Zambia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beauty
Meaning & Etymology
A beautiful soul
A beautiful soul
Etymology
Derived from the Tonga word lun meaning ‘soul’ and gowe meaning ‘beauty’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Tonga
Cultural context
Traditionally given to girls believed to possess inner beauty and kindness.
Symbolism
Symbolizes the importance of inner beauty and goodness in Tonga culture.