"Madiba" meaning in English

See Madiba in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: His Xhosa clan name, which he became respectfully known by in South Africa. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Madiba
  1. (South Africa) Nelson Mandela Wikipedia link: Xhosa clan name Tags: South-Africa Derived forms: Madiba shirt
    Sense id: en-Madiba-en-name-h-jU0LGQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

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