Madiba

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mah-DEE-bah'mah-DEE-bah'3 syllables

🇿🇦Xhosa

Strong

MEANING

Name of respect and endearment for Nelson Mandela

ORIGIN

South African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Xhosa clan name of Nelson Mandela

CULTURAL NOTES

Madiba is a term of endearment and respect, often used to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Madiba became synonymous with Mandela during his presidency and his struggle against apartheid.

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