- Origin: Shona
- Meaning: “to be thankful.”
- Gender: Unisex
- TEN-dye
From the Shona word tenda or kutenda (to give thanks), it is technically unisex but slightly more common for boys.
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Tendai
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Tebogo
- Origin: Tswana
- Meaning: “gratitude.”
- Gender: Unisex
The name comes from the Tswana word for gratitude.
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Ekene
- Origin: Igbo
- Meaning: “thanks; gratitude.”
- Gender: Unisex
- EH-KEH-NEH
The name is from the Igbo meaning “thanks; gratitude.”
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Tamílọ́rẹ
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- Origin: Yoruba
- Meaning: “give me a gift.”
- Gender: feminine
- Pronunciatioh: TAH-mee-LOH-reh
This lyrical gem looks like a cross between Tammy & Lora, but is actually a Yoruba feminine name. It comes from the Yoruba phrase, ta mí lọ́rẹ, literally, “give me a gift.” It would make a lovely and unique option for a child born around the holidays.
Possible nicknames include, Tami, Tammie, Tammy, Lore or Lori.
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