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Chikwanda

chee-KWAHN-dah

tʃiːˈkwɑːndɑː

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Chikwanda

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Luchazi (Angola/Zambia)
Meaning
a Luchazi and broader Ngangela masculine name associated with strength, reliability, and the qualities of a leader who can be counted upon by his community; among the most important values in Luchazi society are loyalty to the matrilineal clan, skill in agriculture and hunting, and the ability to mediate disputes; names invoking steadiness and dependability express the community's hope that a son will fulfil these roles with distinction
Gender
male

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