Zoklo
/ zoh-kloh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Protective
Meaning & Etymology
Protector
Protector
Etymology
Derived from the Gur word zoklo, meaning ‘protector’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Gur
Cultural context
The Gur people value protection and security, and this is reflected in their naming practices.
Symbolism
Represents the ideal of protection and the aspiration for a safe and secure life.
Naming ceremony
The ceremony includes blessings for the child to live a life of protection and safety.