Thandiwe
tan-DEE-way
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
100
Peak Year
#12 in 2006
First Recorded
1981
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Loved one. The name originates from the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Thandiwe Newton
British actress known for roles in film and television
Thandiwe Duma
South African model and beauty queen
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