The Christening
Nomvula
Nomvula (pronounced nom-VOU-la) is a girl name of Zulu origin, used in South Africa. It means “Mother of rain — born on a rainy day.”
- Origin
- Zulu
- Region
- South Africa
- Gender
- Girl
“Nomvula” comes from Zulu culture (South Africa). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.
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