Themba
/THEM-ba/ South African Female
Meaning & Origin
Themba is a South African name meaning "Trusted". Themba originates from the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa. It is derived directly from the word for "hope" in these languages.
Quick Facts
Language South African
Gender Female
Phonetic THEM-ba
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as THEM-ba. Keep the original South African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Themba
- · Themba Mhlungu - South African Actress
- · Themba Zwane - South African Footballer
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