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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 ...
In Italy, Zola is a common last name. In South Africa, Zola is a Xhosa language name and means "be calm" or "be quiet." A common feminine variation for the name is Nokuzola. The name enjoys widespread popularity in South Africa and is also used in other African nations. Furthermore, Zola is a commonly used name in numerous countries across the ...
Thembu was known as /Xam bu !e, /Xam and Embo people which makes /Xam bu !e in Xhosa it's Thembu, the O became U for bu. [4] AbaThembu derives from /Xam ka !ue the meaning of /Xam is an Oryx or Antelope. The original name of AbaThembu was /Xam ka !eten (Antelope water people) in khoemana the word exists as /ehem it's the same. [5]
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Thamsanqa is a given name, from the Xhosa word meaning 'blessing(s)' 'fortune' or 'luck'. Notable people with the name include: Thamsanqa Dube, Zimbabwean boxer; Thamsanga Mnyele (1948–1985), South African artist and anti-apartheid activist; Thamsanqa Shabalala (born 1977), South African singer; Thamsanqa Gabuza (born 1987), South African ...
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.
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Zanesizwe! - King of the Rharhabe sub-group of the Xhosa nation in Mngqesha Great Palace, King William's Town. King Zwelonke Sigcawu, Aa! Zwelonke! - King of the Xhosa nation in Nqadu Great Palace, Willowvale. King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, Aa! Zwelibanzi! - King of the abaThembu in Bumbane Great Place, Mthatha. King Sabata Dalindyebo, Aa ...