9 Southern African Baby Unisex Names With Meanings

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Last Updated on May 14, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Future	Unisex	Going to be; Yet to be; To be; To Grow; To come into being
Khaya	Unisex	African mahogany tree
Lerato	Girl	Love
Lombard	Boy	A long-bearded person; Bright land
Luthando	Unisex	Love
Lyndall	Girl	Linden tree valley; Lime tree
Madalitso	Unisex	A blessed person
Memory	Unisex	Mindful; Remembering
Phila	Girl	To live; Get well; Lover; Friend

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