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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Thabang

From the Setswana verb go thaba, "to be glad": an imperative meaning "rejoice" or "be happy".

Meaning and origin

Thabang builds on the Setswana root thaba, "to be glad", turned into a command form, so the name itself calls for joy on whoever carries it.

How to pronounce Thabang

English (US)TAH-bahng /ˈtɑːbɑːŋ/

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