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Deqa

DEH-qah

/ˈdɛqɑː/

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Deqa

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Somali
Meaning
well-mannered, polite
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. The 'q' is a deep guttural 'k' sound.

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