Natalya
nah-TAL-yah
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Themba
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Hope, trust, of the trusted, of the hopeful
- Pronunciation
- TEHM-bah
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Common in South Africa (2023)
From Zulu and Xhosa meaning hope or trust.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Zulu, Xhosa
Commonly used in: South Africa, Zimbabwe, United States
Alternate spellings
ThembaZulu / Xhosa
Same spelling.
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Behind the Name, Zulu Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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