Zeguela
/ ze-GWEH-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
One who is noble and regal
One who is noble and regal
Etymology
Derived from the Baoulé term zè (person) and guela (royal, noble).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Potou-Tano
Cultural context
In Baoulé culture, names often reflect the qualities aspired to by the community for the child.
Symbolism
Represents the hope for the child to embody nobility and leadership.