Madiba

Madiba Meaning & Origin

About Madiba
The name "Madiba" is a term of endearment and respect used to refer to Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa. It originated from his clan name, which is part of the Xhosa ethnic group's naming tradition. Madiba is a symbol of Mandela's legacy and the values he embodied, such as forgiveness, reconciliation, and the fight against apartheid. It has become a widely recognized and cherished name, representing the spirit of unity and freedom in South Africa and beyond.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Madiba are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTP
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 D IY1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/madiba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Madiba in Braille

Here's how to represent Madiba in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Madiba in braille

How to Spell the Name Madiba in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Madiba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Madiba in sign language

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