Ndlovu
Meaning
The elephant: strength and seniority.
One of the most widespread izibongo in Matabeleland. The elephant totem carries strength and seniority; "Gatsheni" is the standard honorific address.
Isitemo · totem
Elephant (indlovu)
Addresses · izithakazelo
Gatsheni · Boya benyathi
Who carries it
Provenance
- generated: 2026-07-04
- source: Zimbabwean Ndebele name-decoder research pass (2026-07-03), structured and badged.
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