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At a Glance
- Meaning
- It is right, good, proper
- Origin
- Zulu
- Pronunciation
- loon-GEE-leh
Lungile is a Zulu name that means "it is right, good, proper." It's pronounced loon-GEE-leh, with the stress on the middle syllable, so it's easy to say once you've heard it once. For a parent drawn to a name with a clear, positive meaning in its own language, Lungile says something simple and affirming.
Meaning & Origin of Lungile
Meaning: It is right, good, proper.
Origin: Zulu.
How to Pronounce Lungile
loon-GEE-lehIPA /luŋˈɡile/
Popularity of Lungile
Lungile does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Lungile mean?
It is right, good, proper.
How do you pronounce Lungile?
Lungile is pronounced loon-GEE-leh (IPA: /luŋˈɡile/).
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