Refilwe
/ re-FEEL-way /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Blessed
Meaning & Etymology
We have been given
We have been given
Etymology
Derived from the Sesotho verb fa (to give) and the passive suffix -ilwe.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Southern Bantoid > Bantu > Sotho-Tswana
Cultural context
Refilwe is a common name in Lesotho and South Africa, often given to signify a gift from God or ancestors.
Symbolism
Represents a blessing or gift from the ancestors or God.