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Phumelele

/poo-meh-LEH-leh/Zulu · a boy or girl’s name

“One who has achieved success and brings pride”

How to say it
poo-meh-LEH-leh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
common

From the same family

01Phumelela“May you succeed, prosper, and flourish”Zuluany→︎02Phumla“Rest; rest peacefully.”Zulufemale→︎03Phumlani“Rest; one who rests.”Zulumale→︎04Phumzile“Has rested; is at rest.”Zulufemale→︎