Bontu
An Oromo girl's name built directly on the everyday word for "proud".
Meaning and origin
Bontu comes from Oromo, the Cushitic language of Ethiopia's largest ethnic group, and keeps the plain, everyday meaning of pride.
How to pronounce Bontu
| English (US) | BON-too /ˈbɒntuː/ |
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