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Nkosi

en-KOH-see

/ŋˈkoʊsi/

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Nkosi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Zulu (South Africa)
Meaning
King; lord; chief.
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Starts with a nasal 'n' + 'k' — not 'in-KOH-see'.

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