Zulu

Nomvula

Pronounced nom-VOO-lahShare

Meaning: Associated with rain; born on a rainy day

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Nomvula is a Zulu name connected with rain and the circumstances of birth. “Mother of rain” is a conventional interpretation; naming explanations also describe a child born during rain.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Nomvula comes from Zulu.

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