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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Zulu
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- tahn-DEK-ah
Thandeka is a Zulu girl's name that means "beloved." It's pronounced tahn-DEK-ah, and it carries a worldly, romantic, storybook feel that suits a parent looking for something with warmth and a real story behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Thandeka
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Zulu.
How to Pronounce Thandeka
tahn-DEK-ahIPA /tɑːnˈdɛkə/
Popularity of Thandeka
Thandeka 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.
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FAQ
What does the name Thandeka mean?
Beloved.
How do you pronounce Thandeka?
Thandeka is pronounced tahn-DEK-ah (IPA: /tɑːnˈdɛkə/).
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