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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