name
African
Mthokozisi
mm-toh-koh-ZEE-see
mtɔkɔˈziːsiːListen
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Syllable breakdown
Mthokozisi
Sounds like
mm-toh-koh-ZEE-see
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Xhosa/Zulu (South Africa) — from thokoza (to be joyful) + the causative suffix -isi (one who causes); 'M' is a nominal prefix
- Meaning
- the one who brings joy; the bringer of happiness
- Gender
- male
Common mispronunciations
em-TOH-koh-zee-seemuh-toh-koh-ZEE-see
Pronunciation tips
The initial 'Mth' cluster requires a nasal 'm' before 'th'. Stress the fourth syllable. A joyful name common across Nguni communities.
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