Mokrane
مكران
/ moh-KRAHN /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇩🇿 Algeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Great
Meaning & Etymology
great, elder
great, elder
Etymology
From the Berber root mokran meaning ‘greatness, elder’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Berber > Northern Berber > Kabyle
Cultural context
Traditionally given to boys who were expected to take on leadership roles.
Symbolism
Represents authority and the respect accorded to elders.