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At a Glance: Name: Thandiwe – Meaning: beloved – Origin: Zulu/Nguni (Bantu) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: tahn-DEE-way
Thandiwe is a Zulu/Nguni (Bantu) name meaning "beloved," pronounced tahn-DEE-way. It has shown up in U.S. baby name records from 1981 through 2014, though it has always been rare here. If you want a name with a clear, warm meaning and roots in Southern African Bantu languages, Thandiwe is worth a look.
Meaning & Origin of Thandiwe
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Zulu/Nguni (Bantu).
How to Pronounce Thandiwe
Phonetic: tahn-DEE-way IPA: /tɑːnˈdiːweɪ/
Popularity of Thandiwe
Thandiwe hit its highest U.S. ranking in 2004, at #9840 with 11 babies given the name that year. By 2014, the most recent year it appears in the data, it had dropped to #16348 with only 6 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2014.
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FAQ
What does the name Thandiwe mean?
Beloved.
How do you pronounce Thandiwe?
Thandiwe is pronounced tahn-DEE-way (IPA: /tɑːnˈdiːweɪ/).
Is Thandiwe a popular name right now?
Thandiwe peaked at #9840 in 2004 and is ranked #16348 as of 2014. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2014.)
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