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Lindiwe

Derived from the verb 'linda' in Zulu and related languages: conveys the sense of being long-awaited and cherished.

Meaning and origin

A name used across several Nguni languages of South Africa and the region, including Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi.

How to pronounce Lindiwe

Zulu (South Africa)lin-DEE-way /lɪnˈdiːwɛ/

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