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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Thato

Sesotho and Setswana for "will" or "desire", from the verb rata, "to want" or "to love".

Meaning and origin

Thato shares its root with the common verb rata, to want or to love, turned into a noun for a person's will or wish.

How to pronounce Thato

English (US)THAH-toh /ˈθɑːtoʊ/

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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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