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Zulu · Xhosa

Andile

Pronounced ahn-DEE-lehShare

Meaning: They have increased

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Andile is a Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele name meaning “they have increased.”

Nicknames

  • Andi

Spellings & variants

  • Bandile
  • Sandile

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Soft
  • Modern
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Andile comes from Zulu and Xhosa.

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