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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