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Khanyisa

Bring the light; illuminate

kah-NYEE-sah

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Origin

Xhosa

Language

Niger-Congo (Bantu)

Pronunciation

kah-NYEE-sah

Gender

unisex

Cultural Significance

A Xhosa name expressing the wish that the child will bring light and enlightenment.

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