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Xhosa
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Ntombikhaya
/ntohm-bee-KHAH-yah/
Xhosa
· a girl’s name
“The daughter of the home”
How to say it
ntohm-bee-KHAH-yah
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
rare
From the same family
01
Ntombenhle
“Beautiful girl; a daughter whose beauty is celebrated”
Xhosa
female
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02
Ntombifuthi
“Girl again; another daughter.”
Xhosa
female
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03
Ntombikayise
“A cherished daughter especially dear to her father”
Xhosa
female
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04
Ntombizodwa
“The only girl/daughter.”
Xhosa
female
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05
Ntombizuko
“Girl of glory; a daughter who brings honour and brightness”
Xhosa
female
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