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UnisexSouthern African (Shona, Sotho, Tswana and others)

Wongani

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

Meaning and origin

Wongani is a Chewa name from Malawi derived from the verb meaning to express gratitude.

How to pronounce Wongani

Zulu (South Africa)wong-GAH-nee /woŋˈɡaːni/

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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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