name

Mpho

mm-POH

/mˈpɔː/

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Syllable breakdown

mpho

Name meaning and origin

Origin: Sepedi/Northern Sotho and broader Sotho (South Africa)
Meaning: Gift
Gender: unisex

Common mispronunciations

Pronouncing it as 'M-foe' — the 'ph' is aspirated p, not an f sound

Pronunciation tips

'Mp' begins with a nasal stop cluster; the 'm' is barely voiced before the 'p'

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