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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Khumbo

From Chewa: "wish" or "to wish for".

Meaning and origin

Khumbo is a Chewa name from Malawi expressing hopes and aspirations.

How to pronounce Khumbo

English (US)KHOOM-bo /ˈkʰʊmboʊ/

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