Lusine
/ loo-SEE-neh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
God is gracious
God is gracious
Etymology
From the Kirundi word lusine, meaning ‘gracious’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Kirundi
Cultural context
The name reflects the Hutu people’s belief in divine grace and favor.
Symbolism
Represents divine grace, kindness, and the benevolence of God.