Pendo
Swahili/Bantu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pendo
Pendo is a Swahili name meaning "love" or "to love," derived from the Bantu root word for affection and devotion.
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Etymology
Pendo is a Swahili name meaning "love" or "to love," derived from the Bantu root word for affection and devotion. It is primarily used in East African cultures, particularly among Swahili-speaking communities in Tanzania, Kenya, and other regions with Bantu linguistic heritage, with no specific religious restriction.
Pendo currently ranks #17,173 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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