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Ayanda

/ah-YAHN-dah/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy or girl’s name

“The family is growing and its blessings are increasing.”

In Xhosa

How to say it
ah-YAHN-dah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
very common

In Zulu

How to say it
ah-YAHN-dah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
very common