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/ Hlonelwa
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
01
Hlonela
“One who honors others and is honored in return”
Xhosa
any
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02
Hloniphile
“Respectful, dignified, and honorable”
Xhosa
any
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