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Lesego

leh-SEH-goh

lɛˈsɛɡɔ

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Lesego

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leh-SEH-goh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Tswana/Sotho (Botswana, South Africa) — from lesego meaning luck or blessing; one of the most beloved unisex names in Botswana
Meaning
blessing; luck; fortune
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

LEH-sih-goleh-see-GOH

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the second. All vowels are open and clear. A genuinely popular name — many Batswana children are called Lesego.

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