Mukadi
/ mu-KA-di /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Born to the Kadi clan
Born to the Kadi clan
Etymology
From the Tshiluba word mu- (prefix for a person) and kadi (referring to the Kadi clan).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
Reflects the significance of clan identity in Luba society.
Symbolism
Symbolises belonging and lineage in Luba culture.