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Mothusi

moh-TOO-see

mɔˈtuːsiː

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Syllable breakdown

Mothusi

Sounds like

moh-TOO-see

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Sesotho (Lesotho, South Africa) — from mothusi meaning helper or assistant; often given to a child seen as coming to help the family or community
Meaning
helper; assistant; the one who aids
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

MOH-thoo-seemoh-too-SEE

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the second. The 'th' in Sesotho is an aspirated 't', not the English 'th' sound. A practical and community-oriented name.

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