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Bongani

bon-GAH-nee

/bɒnˈɡɑːniː/

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bongani

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Zulu (South Africa)
Meaning
Be grateful; give thanks
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

An exhortation to thankfulness as a name; common in Zulu-speaking communities of South Africa

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