Oratile
/ oh-rah-TEE-leh /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇧🇼 Botswana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Truthful
Meaning & Etymology
The truth has been established
The truth has been established
Etymology
From the Setswana verb rala (to establish) and the noun oratla (truth).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Bantu > Sotho-Tswana
Cultural context
Reflects the value of truth and honesty in Tswana society.
Symbolism
Symbolises the importance of integrity and the establishment of truth.