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Qhawe

/KHAH-weh/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy’s name

“A brave hero and champion”

In Xhosa

How to say it
KHAH-weh
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

In Zulu

How to say it
GHAH-weh
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Qhawekazi“Heroine; a brave and admirable woman”Zulufemale→︎