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Tonderai

ton-deh-RYE

tɔndɛˈrɑɪ

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Tonderai

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ton-deh-RYE

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Shona (Zimbabwe) — from tonderai, an imperative meaning 'remember' or 'think/reflect'
Meaning
remember; be mindful; think
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

TON-deh-ryeton-DER-ay

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables; stress the final syllable. The 'ai' ending rhymes with 'eye'. A reflective name urging remembrance.

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