Meaning: Beloved; one who has been loved
The story
Thandiwe is a Zulu and Xhosa name expressing being loved. The passive sense matters: it describes the loved person, not simply someone who loves.
Nicknames
- Thandi
Spellings & variants
- Thandie
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Thandiwe comes from Zulu and Xhosa.
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