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Sakhile

/sah-KHEE-leh/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy or girl’s name

“We have built our future through strength and perseverance”

In Xhosa

How to say it
sah-KHEE-leh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Sakhumzi“One who builds and strengthens the home”Xhosamale→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
sah-KHEE-leh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Sakhe“We build; a hopeful name for a child who helps create a strong future”Zulumale→︎02Sakhumuzi“A child who strengthens the family and helps build a loving home”Zulumale→︎03Sakhumzi“Build the home”Zulumale→︎