Tau
Setswana and Sesotho tau, "lion".
Meaning and origin
Tau is simply the Setswana and Sesotho word for a lion, given in the hope that a boy will grow to share the animal's strength and courage.
How to pronounce Tau
| English (US) | TOW (rhymes with cow) /taʊ/ |
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