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Tebogo

teh-BOH-goh

tɛˈboːɡɔ

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Syllable breakdown

Tebogo

Sounds like

teh-BOH-goh

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Tswana (Botswana, South Africa) — from tebogo (thanksgiving, gratitude); among the most common Tswana names, expressing gratitude for the child
Meaning
thanksgiving; gratitude
Gender
unisex

Common mispronunciations

TEH-boh-goteh-boh-GOH

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the second. The 'bo' has a long 'oh' vowel. One of the most frequently heard names in Botswana.

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