Nna ke mo tswana wa ko rustenburg, but i was raised in joburg and still live in jozi. Xhosa baby names below you will find our wide selection of xhosa boy names and xhosa girl names, as categorized by our name experts research, our readers feedback and other sources. Eligama elithi amaxhosa kwezintsuku siphila kuzo lidla ngokusetyenziswa ukuquka unintsi lwezizwe ezisempuma koloni. English isixhosa isixhosa isingesi sibonisa indlela. Your first name and surname will be used when connecting to other voip and videoconferencing software. Go and identify one xhosa person tell the class hisher.
The name xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the. Xhosa, a group of mostly related peoples living primarily in eastern cape province, south africa. Fundamental all languages english terms by semantic function names surnames from xhosa. Skhoji a group of xhosa speaking people who mainly occupy the small town called.
The clan name is the name of the first ancestor or family that gave birth to the clan. Mentioning the clan name of someone is the highest form of respect. It was produced at a time when black people in south africa were becoming bolder in their demand. The first novel in xhosa jeff opland godalming, surrey abstract the first novel in the xhosa language, usamson, written by the greatest figure in the history of xhosa literature, s. Return to article details god is my forest xhosa cultural values provide untapped opportunities for conservation download download pdf. Names in xhosa often express the values or opinions of the community.
Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Usually, such files contain configuration information, and remain hidden from view. In the midst of scarcity of written material on isihlonipho among amaxhosa, i feel obliged to. Isihlonipho among amaxhosa knobel sakhiwo bongela core. Xhosa phrasebook childbaby umntwanausana circumcision ulwaluko clan name isiduko cliff iliwa close by kufutshane conspiracy iyelenqe country ilizwe danger ingozi daydate usuku dirty person dwellings and personal ixelegu doctor ugqirha dog inja ears indlebe earth umhlaba east empuma eel umlenga elephant indlovu eyes amehlo fabletale. Adults are often referred to by their isiduko clan or lineage names. Surname in xhosa, translation, englishxhosa dictionary. Izikhahlelo is an isixhosa word for salutatory praise names.
Knowing your isiduko is vital to the xhosas and it is considered a shame and uburhanuka lackofidentity if one doesnt know ones clan. Dec 22, 2004 xhosa names and their interpretation serve as a wonderful entry into the cultural life of xhosa speakers. Clans are groups of families with different surnames but sharing one clan name. Click on a name to read the meaning, popularity, pronunciation and other useful information. Red and the orange of ochre were the traditional colours of the xhosa, tembu and bomvana the red ones. Much like the clan system of scotland, many xhosa persons can trace their family history back to a specific male ancestor or stock. Cultural usage of clan names for hlonipha purposes.
The name xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the oral history and anthropological data indicate that several xhosa clans in the mpondoland neighbourjoining nj phylogenetic tree of 176 mtdna. Individual praise names may be used in casual greetings or references. Contextualizing hintsas approach, the 1835 fingo vows and its effect to the progressed socioeconomic development of the eastern cape in the 183 years, with a view to mfengu identity an act of who you are, and selfdetermination. A few clan names of amaxhosa and related ethnic groups. This article by the bbc goes over some of the african naming traditions. Iziduko nezithakazelo nezinqulo zamaxhosa xhosa clan names. Sep 03, 2018 the xhosa, also often called the red blanket people, are of nguni stock, like the zulu. Jan 06, 2017 africa has a rich naming tradition, which varies across the continent. Webs largest directory of english to xhosa names personal, company translators and interpreters. Xhosa phrasebook pronunciation guide vowels a like a in hard e like e in red i like ee in seen o like a in all u like oo in moon consonants d, f, h, j, l, m, n pronounced as in english s, sh, v, w, y, z pronounced as in english dl similar in sound to hl see below g always like g in go hl place your tongue to the side of your.
For example, radebe is the clan, but the nation is called amahlubi. Xhosa clan names izibongo izithakazelo umlando clan. Contextualizing hintsas approach, the 1835 fingo vows and its effect to the progressed socioeconomic development of the eastern cape in the 183 years, with a view to mfengu identity an act of who you are, and. His home village is ndevana near zwelitsha,phakamisa and ilitha township. Much like the clan system of scotland, each xhosa person can trace their family history back to a specific male ancestor or stock. Mentioning the clan name of someone you wish to thank is the. Recognized and respected namesclans from historically adverse. Xhosa igama lakho lokuqala nefani liza kusetyenziswa xa kunxulumanwa nezinye ivoip kunye ne software yokubamba inkomfa ngevidiyo.
Nov 14, 2010 nna ke mo tswana wa ko rustenburg, but i was raised in joburg and still live in jozi. Xhosa names are used by the xhosa people of south africa. In the case of women, clan names are preceded by a prefix meaning mother of. The name xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the pondo, bomvana, thembu and the xhosa tribe itself. Wena ke uphendula ngokuzithutha wenze kanje wenjenje. I added a few more, and removed their celebrity culture section, given that naming children after celebrities is not an african thing but a world thing, and dates as far back as the. Find out what the name hisher name means in xhosa and the history behind it. Iziduko zakwantu ngokwezizwe zamanguni asemazantsi xhosa.
The earliest known ancestor of the abathembu was mbulali, whose grandson, thembu, led his people from the present kwazulunatal area to dedesi in the present day eastern cape. African names have meaning and are sometimes attached to some event that occurred around the time the child is born. Ritual cleansing, incense and the tree of life observations. Isifundo sokuqala lesson one university of cape town. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. English to xhosa names personal, company translators and. Africa has a rich naming tradition, which varies across the continent. A history of the xhosa c1700 to 1835 rhodes university. As descendent groups the xhosa lineage and clan rely on a patrilineal descent that is, relationship is determined by males from a. The iziduko clan for instancewhich matters most to the xhosa identity even more than names and surnames are transferred from one to the other through oral tradition. View of god is my forest xhosa cultural values provide untapped. What would be some good names for a female xhosa character. Check names in xhosa englishxhosa dictionary glosbe. Mentioning the clan name of someone is the highest.
I have just modified 0 external links on xhosa clan names. Mqhayi 18751945, and published in 1907, is now lost. With the xhosa the family especially the husband and his children is incorporated into wider relationship groups, namely the lineage and, ultimately, the clan. Common personal names include thamsanqa good fortune and nomsa mother of kindness. The name xhosa is a generalised term for a diversity of proud clans, the oral history and anthropological data indicate that several xhosa clans in the mpondoland neighbourjoining nj phylogenetic tree of. Ritual cleansing, incense and the tree of life observations on some indigenous plant usage in traditional zulu and xhosa purification and burial rites anne hutchings introduction purification procedures involving plants during rites of passage have been a widespread phenomenon in many cultures through the ages. They form part of the southern nguni and speak mutually intelligible dialects of xhosa, a bantu language of the nigercongo family. When the nonsouth africans get to our section, they tend to get pissed when they cant read our posts or if you use your own language.
Mentioning the clan name of someone you wish to thank is the highest form of respect, and it is considered polite to. Pdf recognition of reptiles by xhosa and zulu communities in. Mna ndinguqhudeni, umvelase, ungoza, umpafana, umakhonzegoduka, omfazi uncancisa isana ngebele elinye, kuthukela umlambo ongawelwayo uwelwa ziinkonjane zodwa, zona zidlisela ngamaphiko, ukheswa kanozulu, umthembu owanfenguza kwaxhosa. Means they are increasing in zulu, xhosa and ndebele. This includes names derived at an older stage of the language. Check names translation in englishxhosa dictionary. A collection of genealogical profiles related to abathembu descent line. As an example of a clan praise, let us look at the following, taken from sitholes 1982 collection of zulu clan names and clan praises. Aug 19, 2012 with the xhosa the family especially the husband and his children is incorporated into wider relationship groups, namely the lineage and, ultimately, the clan. The epic of south africas creation and the tragedy of the xhosa people by noel mostert, the nationss bounty. Eneneni impuma koloni inezizwe ngezizwe ezinobukumkani bazo. Give xhosa equivalents on the table below english wordsenglish wordsenglish words give xhosa equivalentsgive xhosa equivalentsgive xhosa equivalents.
Means they have increased in zulu, xhosa and ndebele. The xhosa, also often called the red blanket people, are of nguni stock, like the zulu. Xhosa tradition, a ritual is about the faith of the family but hristian practices unify families and the community under one narrative that makes more sense to some xhosa people. Xhosa clan names national public library ebooks read. Some people i speak to feel there are elements in xhosa culture that can be kept and preserved while, at the same time, some need to be changed or forgotten. Among the mfengu, in the absence of the clanname the praise name isikahlelo substitutes, which is similarly used.
Xhosa clan names are family names that are considered more important than surnames among xhosa people. Xhosa names and their interpretation serve as a wonderful entry into the cultural life of xhosa speakers. This time we will learn about cardinal and ordinal numbers, followed by grammar rules, then animal names, finally a conversation in xhosa to help you practice your daily phrases. In addition to the xhosa proper, for whom the entire group was named. Amaxhosa ikumkani yawo ngu kumkani u mpendulo sigcawu kaxolilizwe, ahh.
From xhosa and ndebele buhle beautiful, handsome, from the root hle. Kids also get named after any admired extended family member. Pdf this article seeks to answer the question of whether the. Amanzotho, ookhawuta kagcaleka, oomaphango, oongxale, oonyelenzi, oophalo, ootogu, ootshiwo katswawe, kamalangana amaxhosa omthonyama. As descendent groups the xhosa lineage and clan rely on a patrilineal descent that is, relationship is determined by males from a common ancestor. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Mentioning the clan name of someone you wish to thank is the highest. Red and the orange of ochre were the traditional colours of.
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