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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Tshepo

Sesotho and Setswana for "hope", from the verb tshepa, "to trust" or "to hope".

Meaning and origin

Tshepo is built on tshepa, to trust or to hope, and is among the best-known Sesotho and Setswana word-names, given to sons and daughters alike across Lesotho, South Africa and Botswana.

How to pronounce Tshepo

English (US)CHEP-oh /ˈtʃɛpoʊ/

About this entry

Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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