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Thandi

TAHN-dee

ˈtɑːndiː

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Thandi

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Yao (Malawi/Mozambique)
Meaning
a feminine name used among Yao communities of Malawi and Mozambique, as well as widely across southern Africa including among Zulu and Xhosa speakers, meaning love or beloved one; expresses the deep affection parents feel for a newborn daughter and the hope that she will be cherished throughout her life
Gender
female

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