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BoySouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Mavuto

Refers to hardship or adversity in Chewa, though used as a given name with deeper cultural significance.

Meaning and origin

A Chewa masculine name from Malawi and surrounding areas.

How to pronounce Mavuto

English (US)mah-VOO-toh

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