Name meaning
Nomvula
means “mother of rain, with rain”
- Origin
- Nguni (Zulu, Xhosa)
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- South African, Zulu, Xhosa
- Spellings
- Nomvula · Mvula
- Say it
- nom-VOO-lah
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Nomvula is a Zulu and Xhosa name meaning with rain or mother of rain, from no-, mother of, and imvula, rain. It is often given to a girl born on a rainy day, rain being a sign of blessing.
Roots
From Zulu no- + imvula (rain).
Where it is used
Mvula is related.
Nomvula name FAQ
What does the name Nomvula mean?
Nomvula means “mother of rain, with rain”. From Zulu no- + imvula (rain).
Where does the name Nomvula come from?
Nomvula is of Nguni (Zulu, Xhosa) origin. Today it is used in South African, Zulu, Xhosa families.
How do you pronounce Nomvula?
Nomvula is usually pronounced nom-VOO-lah.
Is Nomvula a boy's or a girl's name?
Nomvula is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nomvula?
Related spellings and forms include Mvula.
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