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Nobulumko
/noh-boo-LOOM-koh/
Xhosa
· a girl’s name
“Mother of wisdom; wisdom and insight.”
How to say it
noh-boo-LOOM-koh
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Nobuhle
“A daughter associated with beauty and loveliness”
Xhosa
female
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02
Nobukhosi
“Mother of royalty; mother of kingship.”
Xhosa
female
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03
Nobuntu
“A woman of dignity, kindness, and noble character”
Xhosa
female
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