Lusilu
/ loo-SEE-loo /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is joyful
The one who is joyful
Etymology
Derived from the Mongo word ‘lusilu’ meaning ‘joy’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > C > Mongo > C60
Cultural context
Lusilu is a name that reflects the Mongo appreciation of joy and happiness as important values in life.
Symbolism
Symbolises the joy and positivity that the child brings to the family and community.