Zulu · Xhosa

Melokuhle

Pronounced meh-loh-KOO-hlehShare

Meaning: Stand for goodness

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Melokuhle means “stand for goodness” in Xhosa and Zulu. It combines a root for standing for or representing something with one meaning good or beautiful.

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Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Melokuhle comes from Zulu and Xhosa.

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