"Polokwane" meaning in English

See Polokwane in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Northern Sotho, place of safety. Etymology templates: {{der|en|nso|-}} Northern Sotho Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Polokwane
  1. A city, the capital of Limpopo, South Africa. Categories (place): Cities in South Africa, Places in South Africa, Provincial capitals Synonyms: Pietersburg (english: the official name before it was officially renamed in 2005)
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