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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Thokozani

From Chewa thokoza: "to be grateful, to give thanks".

Meaning and origin

Thokozani is a Chewa name from Malawi and surrounding regions, rooted in the verb meaning to be grateful or to express gratitude.

How to pronounce Thokozani

Zulu (South Africa)tho-ko-ZAH-nee /tʰokoˈzaːni/

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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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