| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language | Nguni languages |
| Masculine | Mthandazo |
| Meaning | Mother/Woman of prayer |
| Short forms | Thandi, Thandie |
| Nameday | Thursday |
Nomthandazo is a feminine given name derived from the Nguni word thandaza, meaning "pray". Shortened familiar versions include Thandi or Thandie.
Notable people with the name include:
- Sonia Nomthandazo Mbele (born 1976), South African actress
- Purity Nomthandazo Malinga (born 1958), Methodist reverend
- Nomthandazo Zuma, South African beauty queen, Miss Durban 2024
Music
- Nomthandazo, 2024 album by Zoë Modiga[1]
- Nomthandazo, 2014 song by Freshlyground
- Nomthandazo, 2024 song by Quintus Dala.
References
- ^ Eyaaz (2024-05-02). "Nomthandazo by Zoe Modiga: Seeing the heaven inside us" (in en-ZA). The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2025-02-15.