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By Pamela Redmond · Oct 2026

Thando

OriginXhosa, Zulu, Ndebele
Meaning"love"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Thando

A common unisex name used frequently in South Africa.

Thando for girls

Thando is used for boys and girls in South Africa and neighboring countries, where it comes from a word meaning "to love."

Pronounced THAN-doh.

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