Nzuri

/ n-ZOO-ree /
Gender
Girl
Origin
🇦🇴 Angola
Religion
Traditional
First Seen
Trait
Beauty

Meaning & Etymology

Beautiful

Beautiful

Etymology

The name is derived from the Kimbundu word nzuri, which means ‘beautiful’ or ‘good’.

Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > K > Kimbundu

Cultural context

In Angolan culture, particularly among the Kimbundu people, names often reflect qualities or aspirations for the child. ‘Nzuri’ embodies the value placed on beauty and goodness.

Symbolism

The name ‘Nzuri’ symbolises the appreciation of beauty and the desire for a life marked by goodness and positivity.

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