9 Southern African Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on May 14, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Thandi	Girl	One who loves deeply
Criselda	Girl	Grey battle; Dark battle; Bearing Christ
Rozelle	Unisex	Famous type
Alzena	Girl	Woman
Ankia	Girl	God is a gracious one and she has answered the prayers; A prized possession
Nicolene	Girl	People's victory
Rufaro	Girl	A feeling of true happiness
Thandie	Girl	The loving one
Theola	Girl	Tender people

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