name
!Nais
nais
/naɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Nais
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Khoekhoegowab/Nama (Namibia)
- Meaning
- Sweet or pleasant; a woman whose presence brings joy and warmth to those around her
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Nais
Pronunciation tips
The '!' represents a dental click consonant native to Khoisan languages; English speakers typically drop the click and pronounce simply as 'nais'
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