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Themba

Themba (pronounced TEM-ba) is a unisex name of Zulu / Xhosa origin, used in South Africa. It means “Hope, trust.”

Origin: Zulu / Xhosa
Region: South Africa
Gender: Unisex

Espoir & avenir

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
Thandiwe — Beloved, the one who is cherished

More names that mean “Espoir & avenir”

Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
Ayaan — Good luck, a good omen
Bahati — Luck, fortune
Chioma — Good God, good destiny
Ekundayo — Tears turn into joy
Elikya — Hope
Faniry — Desired, longed for
Hiwot — Life
Idir — He will live — a name given to call life upon the child
Imani — Faith, trust

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

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