Zikonda
/ zee-KON-dah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Love
Meaning & Etymology
Beloved
Beloved
Etymology
From the Tumbuka word zikonda, meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘loved one’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Central Bantu > Senga-Sena
Cultural context
Zikonda is a name that emphasises the love and affection of the family and community for the child.
Symbolism
Represents the love and care that the child is expected to receive and give.