Sokoyah
/ soh-KOY-ah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇱🇷 Liberia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
God is gracious
God is gracious
Etymology
Derived from the Grebo words so (God) and koyah (is gracious).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Kru > Grebo
Cultural context
Sokoyah is a name that reflects the Christian influence in Liberia, particularly among the Grebo people, who have integrated religious elements into their naming traditions.
Symbolism
The name symbolises divine grace and blessings, reflecting the spiritual values and beliefs of the Grebo community.
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