Gender: Female
Origin: Zulu, Australian
Meaning: Zulu name meaning 'The one we waited for'
Pronunciation: lin-dee-way, /ˈlɪn.di.weɪ/, L IH N D AH W
Popularity Rank: #3,294
This name is of Zulu origin and means 'The one we waited for'. It is a popular name in South Africa and is often given to girls who are seen as blessings or sources of joy.
The name Lindiwe is of Zulu, Australian origin and means Zulu name meaning 'The one we waited for', often given to girls as a blessing or source of joy., Have Waited. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lindiwe is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, United Kingdom, and 17 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lin-dee-way
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈlɪn.di.weɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IH N D AH W
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Lindiwe is recorded 19,128 times globally, ranking it as the 3,294th most common name worldwide.
Lindiwe is most prevalent in South Africa, with 18,975 occurrences, making it the 27th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Lindiwe is found among 1 in every 124 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #27 | 1 : 124 |
| Botswana | #500 | 1 : 1,306 |
| United Kingdom | #18,197 | 1 : 24,918 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lindiwe from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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