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Mthobeli

/m-toh-BEH-lee/Xhosa · a boy’s name

“Obedient and respectful”

How to say it
m-toh-BEH-lee
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Mthobisi“One who humbles; one who causes humility.”Xhosamale→︎02Mthokozisi“One who brings happiness or joy.”Xhosamale→︎