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Sandile

We increased, derived from the root anda meaning to grow or expand.

Meaning and origin

Sandile is a Zulu-origin name common throughout South Africa among Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele speakers.

How to pronounce Sandile

Zulu (South Africa)sahn-DEE-leh /sɑnˈdɪlɛ/

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