Nzanza
/ zahn-zahn-zah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Elephant
Meaning & Etymology
elephant
elephant
Etymology
From the Kikongo word nzanza, meaning elephant.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Kongo
Cultural context
The elephant is a symbol of strength and wisdom, and this name reflects those qualities.
Symbolism
Represents strength, wisdom, and majesty.