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Iziduko (pl.) in Xhosa [1] are family names that are considered more important than surnames among Xhosa people. [2] [3] Many Xhosa persons can trace their family history back to a specific male ancestor or stock. Mentioning the clan name of someone is the highest form of respect, and it is considered polite to enquire after someone's clan name ...
The Xhosa people(/ ˈ k ɔː s ə / KAW-sə, / ˈ k oʊ s ə / KOH-sə; [2] [3] [4] Xhosa pronunciation: [kǁʰɔ́ːsa] ⓘ) are a Bantu ethnic group and tribe that originated in Southern African or migrated over centuries into Southern Africa eventually settled in South Africa.
The royal house of AmaTshawe is the oldest royal family in South Africa. They trace their ancestry back to Xhosa, a mythical figure who led the Nguni clans to near the Mzimkulu river, conquering and displacing the local Khoi clans resident.
Xhosa clan names; Xhosa language; Xhosa language newspapers; Xhosa people; Xhosa Wars; References This page was last edited on 4 March 2025, at 20:10 (UTC). Text is ...
Pages in category "Xhosa-language surnames" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Dalindyebo; J.
In Xhosa, the name is abaThembu (aba-is a common prefix implying "people"). [3] The territory of the Thembu state was historically known as Thembuland.. In the 19th century, Thembu were frequently known as the "Tamboekie" or "Tambookie" people.
The Xhosa nation has two independent kingships, with the Gcaleka Xhosa, being the senior branch as the Great House of King Phalo kaTshiwo and the Rharhabe Xhosa, the junior branch as the Right Hand House of King Phalo kaTshiwo. King Ahlangene Sigcawu Aa! Vulikhaya!, King of all amaXhosa and leader of amaGcaleka, Nqadu Great Place, Willowvale
The Xhosa people had held out against colonial invaders for more than a century, longer than any other Southern African anti-colonial resistance. [1] With the Apartheid government's policy of re-tribalisation, and the creation of the Ciskei Bantustan, a political rivalry between the Rharhabe and the Fengu-who had traditionally been better educated and tended to hold salaried positions-arose.