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UnisexZulu & Xhosa

Melokuhle

Combines the Xhosa and Zulu verb mela, "to stand for or represent", with hle, "good": someone who represents what is good.

Meaning and origin

Melokuhle is shared by Xhosa and Zulu speakers in South Africa and is given to both sons and daughters.

How to pronounce Melokuhle

Zulu (South Africa)meh-loh-KOO-hleh /mɛlɔˈkuːɬɛ/

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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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