Mwando
/ mwahn-DOH /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is brave
The one who is brave
Etymology
From the Tshiluba root mwando meaning ‘brave’ or ‘courageous’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Luba
Cultural context
Emphasizes the Luba value of bravery and courage.
Symbolism
Represents the ideal of bravery and courage.