Mutuku
/ moo-TOO-koo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Calm
Meaning & Etymology
Born at night
Born at night
Etymology
Derived from the Kamba word utuku, meaning ‘night’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Thagicu
Cultural context
In Kamba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth. Mutuku signifies a child born during the night.
Symbolism
Represents the mystery and calmness associated with the night.
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