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Thandeka

tahn-DEH-kah

tɑːnˈdɛkɑː

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Thandeka

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Zulu/Ndebele (South Africa) — 'loveable one'.
Meaning
A female South African name meaning 'the loveable one' or 'one who is loved'.
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

tan-DEH-kahTAHN-deh-kah

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