Name meaning
Tendai
means “be thankful”
- Origin
- Shona
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Zimbabwean, Shona
- Say it
- ten-DYE
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Tendai is a Shona name meaning be thankful, giving thanks to God for a child. It is used for boys and girls in Zimbabwe.
Roots
From Shona tenda (to thank).
Where it is used
Tatenda shares the root.
Tendai name FAQ
What does the name Tendai mean?
Tendai means “be thankful”. From Shona tenda (to thank).
Where does the name Tendai come from?
Tendai is of Shona origin. Today it is used in Zimbabwean, Shona families.
How do you pronounce Tendai?
Tendai is usually pronounced ten-DYE.
Is Tendai a boy's or a girl's name?
Tendai is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.