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Lebohang

leh-boh-HANG

lɛbɔˈhɑŋ

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Lebohang

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leh-boh-HANG

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Sesotho (Lesotho, South Africa) — from lebohang meaning 'be thankful' or 'give thanks'; an imperative name calling on everyone to express gratitude for the child
Meaning
be thankful; give thanks
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

leh-BOH-hangleh-boh-HAHNG

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the third. The 'hang' ending rhymes with 'song' (not 'hang' as in English). A popular name expressing communal gratitude.

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