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Kholeka

/khoh-LEH-kah/Xhosa & Zulu · a girl’s name

“One who is trusted and believed in”

In Xhosa

How to say it
khoh-LEH-kah
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Kholiswa“Be pleased/satisfied; one who is made happy or satisfied.”Xhosafemale→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
khoh-LEH-kah
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Kholekile“Has become credible; believable.”Zulufemale→︎02Kholiwe“Has believed; believed.”Zulufemale→︎