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Kabelo

Kabelo (pronounced ka-BÉ-lo) is a boy name of Sotho / Tswana origin, used in South Africa. It means “A share, a portion received as a gift.”

Origin
Sotho / Tswana
Region
South Africa
Gender
Boy
Don & cadeau

More Sotho / Tswana names

More names that mean “Don & cadeau”

  • Adom — Grace, blessing
  • Bahati — Luck, fortune
  • Baraka — Blessing
  • Bereket — Blessing
  • Busisiwe — Blessed
  • Chipo — Gift
  • Damilola — Showered with blessings (short form of Oluwadamilola, “God has made me wealthy”)
  • Falala — Born into abundance
  • Kito — Jewel, a precious thing
  • Mpho — Gift

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

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