Maseke
/ mah-SEH-keh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Expressive
Meaning & Etymology
The one who dances
The one who dances
Etymology
From the Kihunde word seke, meaning to dance.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Kivu
Cultural context
Reflects the cultural significance of dance and celebration in Hutu traditions.
Symbolism
Represents joy and the celebration of life through movement.