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Nomvula

Nomvula is a feminine given name, derived from the Nguni word mvula, meaning "rain". Notable people with the name include:Nomvula Hlangwana, South African politician Nomvula Kgoale, South African soccer player Nomvula Mathibela, South African politician Nomvula Mokonyane, South African politician Nomvula Ponco, South African politician Thandolwethu Emily Nomvula Sikwila, Zimbabwean musician

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Nomvula
Other gender
Gender	Female
Language	Nguni languages
Masculine	Mvula
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Meaning	Rain
Other names
Variant form	Mvulenhle

Nomvula is a feminine given name, derived from the Nguni word mvula, meaning "rain". Notable people with the name include:

Nomvula Hlangwana (born 1951), South African politician
Nomvula Kgoale (born 1995), South African soccer player
Nomvula Mathibela (born 1941), South African politician
Nomvula Mokonyane (born 1963), South African politician
Nomvula Ponco, South African politician
Thandolwethu Emily Nomvula Sikwila (born 1993), Zimbabwean musician