Meaning: Gift
The story
Sipho comes from isipho, “gift,” in Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele. It belongs to related southern African naming traditions, with a direct and concise meaning.
Spellings & variants
- Siphiwe
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Sipho comes from Zulu and Xhosa.
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