South African Names, Meanings, and their History

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Aaliyah (ah-LEE-yah)

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Aisha (ah-EE-shah)

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Ali (AH-lee)

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Ayanda (ah-YAH-ndah)

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Boitumelo (boh-ee-too-MEH-loh)

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Bongani (boh-NGAH-nee)

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Chantelle (shan-TEL)

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David (DAY-vid)

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Fatima (fah-TEE-mah)

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Jabulani (jah-boo-LAH-nee)

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Khwezi (KHWAY-zee)

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Lerato (leh-RAH-toh)

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