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Mthobisi

/m-toh-BEE-see/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy’s name

“One who humbles; one who causes humility.”

In Xhosa

How to say it
m-toh-BEE-see
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Mthobeli“Obedient and respectful”Xhosamale→︎02Mthokozisi“One who brings happiness or joy.”Xhosamale→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
m-toh-BEE-see
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Mthokozisi“One who brings joy and thanksgiving”Zuluany→︎