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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Thoko

This unisex name is commonly used as a shortened form and carries positive connotations within Chewa communities.

Meaning and origin

Thoko is a unisex Chewa name used in Southern Africa, particularly in Malawi and surrounding regions.

How to pronounce Thoko

English (US)THO-ko /ˈθoʊkoʊ/

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