Nontobeko: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Nontobeko – Meaning: mother of humility – Origin: Zulu – Gender: Girl


Nontobeko is a Zulu girl's name meaning “mother of humility”. It appears in our list of 175+ African Baby Girl Names With Deep Roots and Joyful Sounds.

Meaning & Origin of Nontobeko

Meaning: Mother of humility.

Origin: Zulu.

Popularity of Nontobeko

Nontobeko doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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