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Tibongo takwa Nkosi

Nkosi clan · Swati tibongo

Nkosi

Dlamini

Wena waseMbo

Wena wekunene

Meaning & history

In Eswatini the name Nkosi is closely tied to the Dlamini royal house and is often used interchangeably/honorifically with Dlamini ('king'). The praises overlap with the Dlamini royal tibongo, invoking Mbo origins.

Associated surnames

Surnames that share this clan: Dlamini.

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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