Peke
/ peh-keh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Humble
Meaning & Etymology
Small
Small
Etymology
Derived from the Kishio word peke, meaning ‘small’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Bantu > Shi
Cultural context
In Shi culture, small things are often seen as precious and delicate.
Symbolism
Represents delicacy, preciousness, and humility.
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