Meaning: Awaited; waited for
The story
Lindiwe comes from linda, “to wait,” and means awaited or waited for. It is used across Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and Swazi naming traditions rather than belonging to only one of those languages.
Nicknames
- Lindi
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Lindiwe comes from Zulu and Xhosa.
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