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Type Surname
Usage Shona
Pronounced Pron. /muː.ˈtɛm.bwɑ/, Moo-TEM-bwah  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Shona elements Mu-: a common Shona prefix for people or agents, meaning "one who..." and -tembwa: derived from the verb “kutemba” or related forms meaning “to cut,” “to sever,”. It is mostly found in the Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe.
Added 5/15/2025 by HallowsofWoe