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isiXhosa name from South Africa, also spelled Vusumuzi in Zulu and Ndebele languages. Pronounced Voo-soom-zee, alternate spelling from isiZulu pronounced Voo-soo-mooz-ee. The most common nickname is Vusi (Voo-see) but can also be Vuza (Voo-za)

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Nicknames for Vusumzi: | Edit

Vusi, Vuza

Meanings and history of the name Vusumzi: | Edit

Vusumzi literally means "waking up the house" in isiXhosa - a more accurate translation is something like "bringing new hope/excitement/leadership to the family"

Famous real-life people named Vusumzi: | Edit

Vusi Mahlasela (South African/international musician) and Vusi Pikoli (politician)

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