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Lindani

/lin-DAH-nee/Zulu · a boy’s name

“A hopeful child who waits for good things”

How to say it
lin-DAH-nee
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Linda“Wait patiently; also, protect and watch over”Zulumale→︎02Lindelani“Wait for us; a child whose arrival was lovingly awaited”Zuluany→︎03Lindelwa“Awaited, expected, or hoped for.”Zulufemale→︎04Lindiwe“The long-awaited one, joyfully welcomed home”Zulufemale→︎05Lindokuhle“Expecting something beautiful and good ahead”Zuluany→︎