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Thabani

This name carries the sense of happiness and joy, expressing the sentiment 'be happy' in Zulu and Ndebele.

Meaning and origin

Thabani is a Zulu and Ndebele boy's name from South Africa.

How to pronounce Thabani

Zulu (South Africa)tah-BAH-nee /θɑˈbɑni/

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