Ndolola
/ ndo-LOH-lah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beloved
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is loved by all
The one who is loved by all
Etymology
From the Chokwe-Lunda root dola (to love) with the suffix -la indicating a feminine name.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Chokwe-Lunda
Cultural context
Ndolola is a name that expresses the community’s love and affection for the child.
Symbolism
Represents love, unity, and the community’s affection for the child.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony involves family and friends gathering to share stories of love and unity, reinforcing the name’s meaning.