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Chengeto
/chen-GEH-toh/
Shona
· a boy or girl’s name
“Protection, guarding, or safekeeping.”
How to say it
chen-GEH-toh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Zimbabwe
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Chengetai
“A blessing that the child will safeguard the family and all it holds dear.”
Shona
any
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02
Chenjerai
“A thoughtful, careful, and wise person”
Shona
any
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