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Qinisela
/kee-nee-SEH-lah/
Xhosa
· a boy’s name
“Be steadfast; strengthen for/on behalf of.”
How to say it
kee-nee-SEH-lah
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Qinisani
“Strengthen; be strong (a plural/formal imperative).”
Xhosa
male
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02
Qinisile
“Steadfast and persevering”
Xhosa
any
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