name
Nhlayisa
nn-hlah-YEE-sah
/nɬɑːˈjiːsɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nhlayisa
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Xitsonga (South Africa)
- Meaning
- Protector, guardian
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
'Nhl' combines a nasal with a lateral fricative — a rare cluster
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