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Thabo

Joy; happiness

TAH-boh

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Origin

Sotho

Language

Niger-Congo (Bantu)

Pronunciation

TAH-boh

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

One of the most popular Sotho male names, expressing the joy felt at the child's arrival. Borne by South Africa's second democratic president.

Notable People

  • Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa

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