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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Lethabo

Sesotho and Setswana for joy or happiness, from the verb for being happy.

Meaning and origin

Lethabo follows the same pattern as several other Sotho-Tswana names, turning the verb for being happy into an abstract noun for the feeling itself: joy.

How to pronounce Lethabo

English (US)leh-TAH-boh /lɛˈtɑːboʊ/

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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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