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BoySouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

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

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