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    Xhosa

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Xhosa

    Xhosa

    Girl
    african
    2 syllables

    Xhosa is an african girl's name meaning "This name identifies with the Xhosa people, a major ethnic group in South Africa.".

    With african roots, Xhosa is a girl name that means "This name identifies with the Xhosa people, a major ethnic group in South Africa.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    african
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This name identifies with the Xhosa people, a major ethnic group in South Africa.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Xhosa

    Very rare in US records

    What does Xhosa mean?

    Xhosa is a girl name of african origin meaning "This name identifies with the Xhosa people, a major ethnic group in South Africa.".

    Is Xhosa a rare name?

    Yes. Xhosa does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Xhosa

    AmareJabariKwameKatoSekouKofi

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    Names with a similar meaning to Xhosa

    Xhosa means "This name identifies with the Xhosa people, a major ethnic group in South Africa." — these names share that spirit.

    • Alexander — "Defender of the people" (greek)
    • Nicholas — "Victory of the people" (greek)

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