Names Rolihlahla

Rolihlahla

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Rolihlahla means “pulling the branch of a tree” or “troublemaker” in Xhosa, an indigenous language of South Africa. It was the birth name of the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president Nelson Mandela.
Popularity
The name Rolihlahla is not common outside of South Africa due to its unique cultural significance. It has not ranked among the top baby names in the world.

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Rolihlahla Name meanings & History

Rolihlahla means “pulling the branch of a tree” or “troublemaker” in Xhosa, an indigenous language of South Africa. It was the birth name of the anti-apartheid activist and former South African president Nelson Mandela. Means "pulling the branch of a tree" in Xhosa, colloquially "stirring up trouble" or "troublemaker". This was the given name of Nelson Mandela (Rolihlahla Mandela) and is now typically attributed to him as a middle name. The name Rolihlahla is primarily used as a tribute to Nelson Mandela and his struggle against apartheid in South Africa. It may also be used by parents who appreciate the name’s cultural significance and meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Rolihlahla: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rolihlahla:

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive

L: Languid,Lazy,Legal,Luscious,Lover,Lovely,Liaison

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hope

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Action,Aggressive

Rolihlahla is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Rolihlahla is Nelson Mandela who used it throughout his life. Other notable individuals with the name include Rolihlahla Maphakela, a renowned South African author and musician.