Mzuzu
/ zuh-ZOO-zuh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Life
Meaning & Etymology
life
life
Etymology
Derived from the Chitonga word zuzu, meaning ‘life’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Tonga
Cultural context
Reflects the Tonga emphasis on the sanctity and celebration of life.
Symbolism
Represents the essence of existence and the vitality of living.