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Ntsikana

/ntsee-KAH-nah/Xhosa · a boy’s name

“Little pillar; also the name of the historic Xhosa prophet Ntsikana kaGabha.”

How to say it
ntsee-KAH-nah
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
rare · also a surname

From the same family

01Ntsika“A strong foundation or pillar of the family”Xhosamale→︎02Ntsikelelo“A child welcomed as a blessing and a sign of grace.”Xhosaany→︎