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Thandi
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Beloved, of the beloved, of the loved one
- Pronunciation
- tahn-DEE
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Common in South Africa (2023)
Short form of Thandiwe, from Zulu and Xhosa meaning beloved.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Zulu, Xhosa
Commonly used in: South Africa, Zimbabwe, United States
Alternate spellings
ThandiweZulu / Xhosa
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Behind the Name, Zulu Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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