Gender: Male
Origin: African (Tswana), German
Meaning: Happiness, Joy
Pronunciation: THAH-boh, /ˈtɑː.boʊ/, TH EY B OW
Popularity Rank: #1,731
Thabo is a Tswana name meaning 'joy'. It is a popular name in Botswana and South Africa, symbolizing happiness and positivity.
The name Thabo is of African (Tswana), German origin and means Happiness, Joy. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Thabo is commonly found in South Africa, Botswana, United Kingdom, and 31 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: THAH-boh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈtɑː.boʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: TH EY B OW
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Thabo is recorded 38,559 times globally, ranking it as the 1,731th most common name worldwide.
Thabo is most prevalent in South Africa, with 37,740 occurrences, making it the 2th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Thabo is found among 1 in every 62 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2 | 1 : 62 |
| Botswana | #9 | 1 : 129 |
| United Kingdom | #11,188 | 1 : 12,749 |
| Namibia | #2,075 | 1 : 6,225 |
| United States of America | #53,190 | 1 : 86,148 |
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