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Hlonelwa

/hlo-NEL-wah/Xhosa · a girl’s name

“A daughter worthy of respect and honor”

How to say it
hlo-NEL-wah
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Hlonela“One who honors others and is honored in return”Xhosaany→︎02Hloniphile“Respectful, dignified, and honorable”Xhosaany→︎