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Xhosa Clan Names (Iziduko) & Their Meanings

iziduko · isiXhosa

Xhosa clan praises (iziduko) — recited to honour ancestry and identity. Choose a clan to see its praises, meaning and related surnames. 65 clans documented.

Clan praises vary between families and regions; we publish well-documented versions and welcome corrections.

Bhaca

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Bhele

iziduko zakwa Bhele

Bhungane

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Bomvana

clan history & surnames

Cira

clan history & surnames

Cirha

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Dalindyebo

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Dlamini

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Dlomo

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Dosini

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Faku

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Gcaleka

clan history & surnames

Gcina

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Gqunukhwebe

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Gxarha

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Hintsa

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Hlubi

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Jola

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Jwarha

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Khawuta

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Khuboni

iziduko zakwa Khuboni

Khumalo

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Khwalo

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Khwane

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Langa

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Madiba

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Mahlangu

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Mandela

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Maqoma

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Mditshwa

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Mfengu

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Mlawu

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Mnguni

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Mpemvu

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Mpinga

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Mpondo

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Mpondomise

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Mthembu

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Mthimkhulu

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Mtirara

clan history & surnames

Ndlambe

clan history & surnames

Ndlebezikhanyilanga

iziduko zakwa Ndlebezikhanyilanga

Ngangelizwe

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Ngconde

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Ngcwangu

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Ngqika

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Ntlangwini

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Nyawuza

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Phalo

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Qhinebe

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Qwathi

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Radebe

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Rharhabe

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Sandile

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Sarhili

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Sigcawu

clan history & surnames

Skhomo

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Sukwini

clan history & surnames

Thembu

clan history & surnames

Tshatshu

clan history & surnames

Tshawe

clan history & surnames

Tshiwo

clan history & surnames

Vundle

clan history & surnames

Xesibe

clan history & surnames

Zizi

clan history & surnames