Hlengiwe
From Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi: "helped", "rescued" or "redeemed".
Meaning and origin
Hlengiwe is a name shared across multiple Bantu traditions of southern Africa, particularly among Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi speakers.
How to pronounce Hlengiwe
| Zulu (South Africa) | hlen-GEE-way /ˈxɬɛŋɡɪwɛ/ |
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