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Malonga

/mah-LONG-gah/Lingala · a boy’s name

A traditional Lingala name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story

How to say it
mah-LONG-gah
Given to
Boys
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
uncommon · also a surname