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Munashe

moo-NAH-sheh

muˈnɑːʃɛ

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Munashe

Sounds like

moo-NAH-sheh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Shona (Zimbabwe) — from muna (with) + she (God/chief); a name expressing dependence on God
Meaning
with God; God is with us
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

MOO-nah-sheemoo-nah-SHAY

Pronunciation tips

Stress the second syllable. The final 'e' is a short 'eh' sound, not silent. Common in Zimbabwe and the diaspora.

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