Zandile
Zulu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zandile
Zandile is a Zulu name meaning "to increase" or "one who increases," derived from the Zulu verb "anda" (to grow/increase) with the prefix "Z-" and suffix "-ile." The name is primarily used among Zulu-speaking peoples of South Africa and has become increasingly popular across South Africa and the African diaspora in contemporary times.
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Etymology
Zandile is a Zulu name meaning "to increase" or "one who increases," derived from the Zulu verb "anda" (to grow/increase) with the prefix "Z-" and suffix "-ile." The name is primarily used among Zulu-speaking peoples of South Africa and has become increasingly popular across South Africa and the African diaspora in contemporary times.
Zandile currently ranks #5,581 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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