Voula
/ voo-LAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
One who brings joy
One who brings joy
Etymology
The name Voula is derived from Kikongo roots, where it signifies a person who brings happiness or joy to others.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantoid > Southern > Narrow Bantu > Central > H > Kikongo
Cultural context
In the Republic of the Congo, particularly among the Lari people, the name Voula is given to convey the hope that the child will bring joy and positivity to the family and community.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the joy and happiness that the child is expected to bring into the lives of their family and community.