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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Taurai

From the Shona verb taura, "to speak".

Meaning and origin

Taurai is built directly from an everyday Shona verb, a pattern common among the Shona of Zimbabwe, where a name can double as a short wish or instruction for the child who carries it.

How to pronounce Taurai

English (US)tow-RYE /taʊˈraɪ/

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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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