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Hloniphile

/hlo-nee-PHEE-leh/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy or girl’s name

“Respectful, dignified, and honorable”

In Xhosa

How to say it
hlo-nee-PHEE-leh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Hlonela“One who honors others and is honored in return”Xhosaany→︎02Hlonelwa“A daughter worthy of respect and honor”Xhosafemale→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
hlaw-nee-PEE-leh
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Hlonipho“Honor, respect, and dignity”Zuluany→︎