The Meaning Of The Name LUNGILE |
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| Meaning: | Good, Right, Upright |
| Gender: | Unisex (more commonly Female) |
| Origin: | Zulu, Xhosa |
| Root: | Rooted in the Nguni languages of southern Africa, particularly Zulu and Xhosa. It derives from the root verb -lungisa meaning “to make right” or “to fix”, and -lungile being the perfect form meaning “it is good” or “it is well”. |
| Syllables: | 3 |
Pronunciation: The name Lungile is commonly pronounced as “LOON-gee-leh”.
Popularity: Common in South Africa among Zulu and Xhosa communities; rarely used elsewhere.
Associated Color: Earth Brown
Historical Figures:
None known
Famous People:
Fictional Characters: None known
Nicknames and Diminutives: Lungi, Lu
Variations and Alternates: None known