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Sakhumzi

/sah-khoo-MZEE/Xhosa & Zulu · a boy’s name

“One who builds and strengthens the home”

In Xhosa

How to say it
sah-khoo-MZEE
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon · also a surname

From the same family

01Sakhile“We have built our future through strength and perseverance”Xhosaany→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
sah-khoo-MOO-zee
Given to
Boys
Used in
South Africa
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Sakhe“We build; a hopeful name for a child who helps create a strong future”Zulumale→︎02Sakhile“We have built a strong foundation and come through challenges”Zuluany→︎03Sakhumuzi“A child who strengthens the family and helps build a loving home”Zulumale→︎