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Thandiwe

Thandiwe (pronounced tan-DI-wé) is a girl name of Zulu / Xhosa origin, used in South Africa, Zimbabwe. It means “Beloved, the one who is cherished.”

Origin: Zulu / Xhosa
Region: South Africa, Zimbabwe
Gender: Girl
Variants: Thandi

Amour & tendresse

More Zulu / Xhosa names

Andile — The family has grown
Ayanda — They increase — the family is growing
Sandile — We have multiplied — the family has grown
Sipho — Gift, present
Sizwe — Nation, people
Themba — Hope, trust

More names that mean “Amour & tendresse”

Bolingo — Love
Elom — God loves me
Faraja — Consolation, comfort
Femi — God loves me
Fikir — Love
Fitiavana — Love
Gidado — Beloved
Ife — Love
Ifeoluwa — Love of God
Ineza — Kindness, gentleness

“Thandiwe” comes from Zulu / Xhosa culture (South Africa, Zimbabwe). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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