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Izithakazelo zakwa Ndlovu

Ndlovu clan · Ndebele izithakazelo

Ndlovu!

Gatsheni!

Boya benyathi,

Mthombeni,

Wena owashaya umuntu wamlawula,

Wena wakwaNdlovu zidl'ekhaya ngoba zibuya ziyosenga emanzini.

Meaning & history

Ndlovu (the elephant) of the Gatsheni house. 'Boya benyathi' (the fur of the buffalo) evokes density and strength. 'Ndlovu zidl'ekhaya ngoba zibuya ziyosenga emanzini' - the elephants graze at home because they return to drink at the water - praising self-sufficiency and belonging. The line 'Mistakeni' is removed as a corruption.

Associated surnames

Surnames that share this clan: Gatsheni, Mistakeni, Boya benyathi.

Clan praises vary between families and regions. If your family’s version differs, it may also be correct — corrections are welcome.

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