Shika
/ SHEE-kah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Chosen
Meaning & Etymology
The one who is chosen
The one who is chosen
Etymology
Derived from the Lega word ‘shika’ meaning ‘to choose’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > D > Lega-Mango > D25
Cultural context
Shika is a name that reflects the Lega belief in the importance of being chosen or selected for a special purpose.
Symbolism
Symbolises the significance of being selected and the potential for a unique destiny.