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GirlSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Sarudzai

A command form of the Shona verb -sarudza, "to choose", read literally as "choose her".

Meaning and origin

Like other Shona names built as short commands, Sarudzai speaks to the people around a newborn rather than describing the child, here inviting them to make a choice.

How to pronounce Sarudzai

English (US)suh-ROO-dzy /səˈruːdzaɪ/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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