Gender: Unisex
Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Love or affection
Pronunciation: THUHN-doh, /ˈθʌndoʊ/, TH AE N D OW
Popularity Rank: #3,635
From the Zulu language, Thando means 'love' or 'affection'. It is a popular unisex name in South Africa, symbolizing the importance of love and connection in relationships.
The name Thando is of Zulu origin and means Love or affection. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Thando is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, United Kingdom, and 19 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: THUHN-doh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈθʌndoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: TH AE N D OW
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Thando is recorded 17,151 times globally, ranking it as the 3,635th most common name worldwide.
Thando is most prevalent in South Africa, with 16,984 occurrences, making it the 38th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Thando is found among 1 in every 138 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #38 | 1 : 138 |
| Botswana | #701 | 1 : 1,886 |
| United Kingdom | #14,964 | 1 : 18,904 |
| Saudi Arabia | #56,730 | 1 : 103,293 |
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