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Thabani
/tah-BAH-nee/
Zulu
· a boy’s name
“Be happy and joyful”
How to say it
tah-BAH-nee
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
common
From the same family
01
Thabile
“She who is joyful and happy”
Zulu
female
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02
Thabisa
“One who brings happiness and joy”
Zulu
female
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03
Thabisile
“She has made us happy; has brought happiness.”
Zulu
female
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04
Thabiso
“Joy and happiness”
Zulu
male
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