Sengbe
/ SEN-beh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strong
Meaning & Etymology
Strong warrior
Strong warrior
Etymology
From the Mende word sengbe, meaning ‘warrior’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande > Mende-Loko
Cultural context
Reflects the Mende tradition of honoring strength and bravery.
Symbolism
Represents courage, strength, and resilience.