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Upendo

Upendo (pronounced ou-PEN-do) is a girl name of Swahili origin, used in Kenya, Tanzania. It means “Love.”

Origin
Swahili
Region
Kenya, Tanzania
Gender
Girl
Amour & tendresse

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“Upendo” comes from Swahili culture (Kenya, Tanzania). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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