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Mulenga

moo-LENG-gah

muˈlɛŋɡɑ

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Mulenga

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Bemba (Zambia)
Meaning
one of the most widespread Bemba names; carries connotations of royalty, grace, and divine favour; traditionally given to children believed to be a gift from Lesa (God) to the family; prevalent in the royal Crocodile Clan lineage of the Bemba kingdom
Gender
unisex
Also spelled
Mwalenga

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the second; the 'ng' before the final 'a' is the velar nasal as in 'sing'

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