Mukama
/ mu-KAH-ma /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇺🇬 Uganda
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Authority
Meaning & Etymology
God or king
God or king
Etymology
From the Runyoro word mukama, meaning ‘god’ or ‘king’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu
Cultural context
Mukama is a title for a divine ruler, reflecting both spiritual and temporal power.
Symbolism
Symbolises divine leadership and spiritual authority.