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GirlSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Manyara

From the Shona verb -nyara, "to be ashamed or humbled": as a name, "you have been humbled".

Meaning and origin

Manyara belongs to Shona, the language spoken by most of Zimbabwe's people, where a name can carry a short statement rather than simply sound pleasant.

How to pronounce Manyara

English (US)mahn-YAH-rah /mɑːnˈjɑːrə/

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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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