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Dumisani

From Zulu and Ndebele, meaning "praise" or "to praise".

Meaning and origin

Dumisani is a name rooted in Zulu and Ndebele-speaking communities of South Africa, where it carries the verbal sense of offering recognition or commendation.

How to pronounce Dumisani

Zulu (South Africa)doo-mee-SAH-nee /dʊˈmɪsɑːni/

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