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Kxao

KAO

kǀaːo

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Kxao

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Ju/'hoansi San
Meaning
owner of water; a boy associated with the vital resource of water in the Kalahari; a name of prestige among the San people of southern Africa
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

The initial 'Kx' represents a velar click sound unique to San languages; approximate as 'K-ao' in English

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