Lweji
Bantu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lweji
Lweji means "day" or "light" and derives from Bantu languages, particularly those spoken in Central Africa.
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Etymology
Lweji means "day" or "light" and derives from Bantu languages, particularly those spoken in Central Africa. The name is primarily used among the Lunda people of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia, with historical significance as the name of a legendary Lunda queen and foundress of the Lunda Empire in the 16th century.
Lweji currently ranks #984 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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