Zulu · Xhosa

Themba

Pronounced TEM-bahShare

Meaning: Trust; hope

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Themba is a Zulu, Xhosa and Ndebele name meaning “trust or hope.”

Spellings & variants

  • Temba

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Themba comes from Zulu and Xhosa.

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