Siyabonga
/see-yah-BONG-ah/
“We give thanks”
In Xhosa
- How to say it
- see-yah-BONG-ah
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- South Africa
- How common
- common · also a surname
From the same family
01Siyabulela“We give thanks”→︎02Siyakhula“We are growing.”→︎03Siyamthanda“We love this child deeply—a joyful declaration of family affection”→︎04Siyanda“The family is growing, and the child is welcomed as an additional blessing.”→︎05Siyasanga“We embrace.”→︎06Siyavuya“We are happy and celebrating”→︎07Siyazama“We are trying/striving.”→︎
In Zulu
- How to say it
- see-yah-BON-gah
- Given to
- Boys and girls
- Used in
- South Africa
- How common
- very common
From the same family
01Siyajabula“We are rejoicing because of this child”→︎02Siyakhula“We are growing—an expression of hope for a flourishing life”→︎03Siyamthanda“We love him or her”→︎04Siyamukela“A warmly welcomed child received with joy”→︎05Siyanda“We are growing”→︎06Siyasanga“We embrace; we hug.”→︎07Siyathokoza“We are happy and celebrating”→︎08Siyazama“We are striving and persevering”→︎