Zulu

Nandi

Pronounced NAN-deeShare

Meaning: Sweet; pleasant

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nandi is a Zulu name connected with sweetness. Its historical associations include Nandi, mother of the Zulu king Shaka.

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Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Nandi comes from Zulu.

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