Ntetembwa
/ nteh-tehm-bwah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Respect
Meaning & Etymology
respected
respected
Etymology
From the Tshiluba root tembwa, meaning ‘to respect’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Luba-Lunda > Luba
Cultural context
This name reflects the Luba value of respect and the importance of community.
Symbolism
Represents the cultural importance of respect and the role of elders in society.