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Makhanya

/mah-KHAHN-yah/Zulu · a boy’s name

“One who shines and brings light to others”

How to say it
mah-KHAHN-yah
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon · also a surname

From the same family

01Makhosazana“Princesses; a feminine name associated with princesshood.”Zulufemale→︎02Makhosi“Chiefs, kings, or rulers.”Zuluany→︎