Lupe
/ loo-peh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Blessed
Meaning & Etymology
gift of God
gift of God
Etymology
From the Lomwe word lupe (gift) with the suffix -e indicating a divine origin.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Lomwe
Cultural context
This name is given to girls as a recognition of the precious gift they are to their families and communities.
Symbolism
Represents the value placed on children and the belief in the divine provision of life.