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Nomvula

Girl · English · Medium name

Meaning
After the rain, of the post-rain
Pronunciation
nom-VOO-lah
Origin
English

From Zulu and Xhosa meaning 'after the rain'.

Popularity
Uncommon in South Africa (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Zulu, Xhosa

Commonly used in: South Africa, Zimbabwe, United States

Alternate spellings

  • NomvulaZulu / Xhosa

    Same spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Zulu Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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