Toko
/ TO-ko /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Imaginative
Meaning & Etymology
A dreamer
A dreamer
Etymology
The name Toko likely derives from the Douala root meaning ‘to dream’ or ‘one who dreams’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Bantu > Makaa-Njem
Cultural context
In Douala culture, the name Toko is associated with the importance of dreams and their interpretation as a source of guidance and wisdom.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the value placed on dreams and their potential to provide insight and direction in life.