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Origin
Xhosa
Language
Niger-Congo
Pronunciation
noh-VOO-yoh
Gender
female
Cultural Significance
A Xhosa name combining the maternal prefix No- with joy, honoring the mother's happiness.
Notable People
- Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, Zimbabwean-South African author
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