Shona

Tawanda

Pronounced tah-WAHN-dahShare

Meaning: We are now many

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Tawanda is a Shona name celebrating an increase in the family. Research on Shona naming records its sense as “we are now many.”

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Tawanda comes from Shona.

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