Meaning: Loved
The story
A Zulu and Ndebele name from the root for love. It belongs to the same linguistic family as Thandiwe and Thando.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Thandeka comes from Zulu and Ndebele.
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