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Rudo

ROO-doh

ˈruːdɔ

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Syllable breakdown

Rudo

Sounds like

ROO-doh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Shona (Zimbabwe) — rudo simply means love; one of the most beloved feminine names in Shona culture
Meaning
love
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

ROO-dooRUD-oh

Pronunciation tips

Two short syllables; stress the first. The 'u' is a long 'oo' sound. Pure and simple in Shona.

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