name
Kondwani
kon-DWAH-nee
kɔnˈdwɑːniːListen
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Syllable breakdown
Kondwani
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Chewa/Nyanja (Malawi/Zambia)
- Meaning
- a Chewa masculine name meaning be joyful or one who brings happiness; kondwani is derived from the Chewa verb kukondwa, to be happy or to rejoice, and is given to sons whose arrival brought exceptional joy to the family after difficulty, waiting, or grief; in the broader Nyanja-speaking world, joy is understood not merely as a private emotion but as a social gift — a person who brings joy performs a genuine service to their community; a son named Kondwani carries the responsibility of being a source of positive energy, warmth, and celebration throughout his life
- Gender
- male
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