Names Thando

Thando

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Thando means love or loved one in Zulu. It represents the love and affection of a parent for their child, mutual love between partners, and the love in families and communities.

Popularity

The popularity of the name Thando is low outside the African continent, although it has gained some recognition in the Western world in recent times. It is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Cartoon of Thando

Thando Name meanings & History

Thando is a name of African origin, particularly from the Zulu language. The name Thando means love or loved one in Zulu. It represents the love and affection of a parent for their child, mutual love between partners, and the love in families and communities. From Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele thanda meaning "to love". Thando is a name that is used primarily in African communities, particularly in Southern Africa. It is a popular name in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, where it is given to both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Thando: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Thando:

T: Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Talkative,Tacky,Tireless,Testy,Truth

H: Hobnobbing,Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hope

A: Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nervous,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nutrition

D: Dutiful,Determined,Doting,Domestic,Daddy,Demanding

O: Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

Thando is:

a Natural name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Thando, including Thando Dlodlo (South African radio DJ), Thando Hopa (South African attorney, model, and activist), and Thando Mgqolozana (South African author).