Zulu

Melusi

Pronounced meh-LOO-seeShare

Meaning: Shepherd

  • Boy
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Melusi is a southern African name with the meaning shepherd. It is documented in local naming research and in Zulu-speaking community usage.

Nicknames

  • Mel

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Melusi comes from Zulu.

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