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Phakamiso

/pah-kah-MEE-soh/Zulu · a boy or girl’s name

“An uplifting or raising up; one who brings encouragement”

How to say it
pah-kah-MEE-soh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Phakamani“Rise to greatness and make a strong mark in the world”Zulumale→︎02Phakamile“Has risen; has been raised or elevated.”Zulufemale→︎03Phakamisa“Raise up; lift up.”Zulumale→︎