Mavito
/ mah-VEE-toh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
A strong man
A strong man
Etymology
Derived from the Tsonga word mavito, meaning ‘strong’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantu > Tsonga
Cultural context
Traditionally given to a child believed to have a strong character or physical strength.
Symbolism
Represents strength, resilience, and courage.