Sento
/ SEN-toh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Freedom
Meaning & Etymology
Little bird
Little bird
Etymology
From the Loko word sento (bird).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Atlantic > Southern > Loko
Cultural context
Sento reflects the Loko appreciation for the beauty and freedom of birds, often symbolizing peace and grace.
Symbolism
Represents the ideals of freedom, beauty, and grace in Loko culture.