name
Chirwa
CHEER-wah
ˈtʃiːrwɑListen
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Syllable breakdown
Chirwa
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Tumbuka (Malawi, Zambia)
- Meaning
- clan name; one of the major Tumbuka family names
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
Shared across Tumbuka and Chewa communities with distinct clan histories
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