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Thabo

Sesotho and Setswana for "joy" or "happiness", from the verb "to be glad".

Meaning and origin

Thabo is the plain noun for joy in Sesotho and Setswana, from the verb thaba, "to be glad".

How to pronounce Thabo

English (US)TAH-boh /ˈtʰaːbɔ/

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