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Ishimwe

Ishimwe (pronounced i-CHIM-oué) is a unisex name of Kinyarwanda origin, used in Rwanda. It means “Gratitude, praise.”

Origin: Kinyarwanda
Region: Rwanda
Gender: Unisex

Gratitude

More Kinyarwanda names

Ineza — Kindness, gentleness
Iradukunda — He (God) loves us
Keza — Beautiful, graceful

More names that mean “Gratitude”

Bongani — Be thankful
Chukwuemeka — God has done a great thing
Ekene — Praise, thanksgiving
Kelechi — Give thanks to God
Khensani — Give thanks
Nkembo — Glory, praise
Oluwaseun — Thank you, Lord
Refilwe — We have been given a gift
Rutendo — Faith, gratitude
Sibongile — We give thanks

“Ishimwe” comes from Kinyarwanda culture (Rwanda). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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