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Xanath

sha-NAT

/ʃɑːˈnæt/

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Syllable breakdown

shaNAT

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Zapotec (Oaxaca, Mexico)
Meaning
Vanilla flower; vanilla is a plant of great cultural importance to the Zapotec people
Gender
female

Common mispronunciations

Do not pronounce the X as English x; it is a sh sound.

Pronunciation tips

Xanath is also the name of a beloved Oaxacan ice cream brand.

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