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Likhanyise

The name Likhanyise was derived from the Xhosa /Zulu culture. It is a name mostly given to young boy who are ment to be the pillars of the family or rather young men who are born with a task to bring light and happiness to a family.

The name Likhanyise comes with many responsibilities as you grow up, as believed in the Xhosa culture if you are name a certain name, you should live up to that name.

The Xhosa definition for Likhanyise is “Let it shine” and when we think about that we get a more literal sense of the name and the task that comes with it.
Likhanyise ikhaya lakho, ukuze nezihlwele zakowenu ziku busise.

Meaning- Bring success to you home and you ancestors will highly reward you.
by Mqocwa November 23, 2021
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