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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Khumo

The Setswana word for wealth or riches.

Meaning and origin

Khumo takes an everyday noun for material wealth and turns it into a wish spoken over a child, in the same way English speakers once named daughters Grace or Faith.

How to pronounce Khumo

English (US)KHOO-moh /ˈkʰuːmɔ/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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