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GirlSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Rufaro

From the Shona noun rufaro, "happiness" or "joy", from the verb -fara, "to be happy".

Meaning and origin

Rufaro belongs to a large group of Shona names built by turning an everyday verb, here one describing joy, into an abstract noun.

How to pronounce Rufaro

English (US)roo-FAH-roh /ruːˈfɑːroʊ/

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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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