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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Ofentse

From the Setswana verb fenya, "to conquer": "he or she has conquered".

Meaning and origin

Setswana names are often built straight out of an everyday verb, and Ofentse comes from fenya, the word for winning a contest or overcoming a hardship.

How to pronounce Ofentse

English (US)oh-FEN-see /oʊˈfɛnsi/

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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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