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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Tendai

From the Shona verb tenda, "to give thanks, to be grateful".

Meaning and origin

Tendai is one of the most familiar Shona names, drawn straight from the everyday verb for giving thanks.

How to pronounce Tendai

English (US)TEN-dye /ˈtɛndaɪ/

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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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