Nguni clan name and surname borne by Zulu and Xhosa families, meaning a person of the Thembu clan. It is popularly linked to the isiZulu word themba, meaning trust or hope.
Nicknames
mthe · thembu
Vibe
powerfulearthy
How it ages.
Significant Zulu clan name and personal name with cultural prestige
The cultural moment.
Widely recognized South African name with strong cultural identity.