Mukena
/ mu-KEH-nah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humility
Meaning & Etymology
One who is humble
One who is humble
Etymology
Derived from the Tshiluba root kuena meaning ‘to be humble’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
Represents the cultural value of humility and modesty in Luba society.
Symbolism
Symbolises the importance of humility and modesty in one’s character.