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Thulani

From Zulu uthula: "to be still, to be quiet, to be calm".

Meaning and origin

Thulani is a Zulu boy's name from South Africa, derived from the verb meaning to be peaceful or quiet.

How to pronounce Thulani

Zulu (South Africa)too-LAH-nee /tʰuˈlaːni/

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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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