Bantu Names, Meanings, and their History

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Aden (AY-dən)

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aden name meaning

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Ahuka (ah-hoo-ka)

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Ambuvili (am-boo-VEE-lee)

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Aragili (ah-rah-gil-ee)

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Arusha (ah-roo-sha)

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Baass (BAHSS)

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Badasi (bah-DAH-see)

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Bakaarah (bah-kaa-rah)

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Bakavati (bah-kah-VAH-tee)

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Cunanda (Koo-nahn-dah)

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Damion (DAY-mee-on)

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Daudi (DAW-dee)

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