Zendaya’s name is pronounced “zen-DAY-uh.”
To break it down phonetically, the first syllable is pronounced “zen” as in the word “zenith” or “zen garden.” The second syllable is pronounced “DAY” as in the word “daytime” or “Monday.” The final syllable is pronounced “uh” as in the word “sofa” or “umbrella.”
Zendaya has mentioned in interviews that her name means “to give thanks” in the language of Shona, which is spoken in Zimbabwe. She was given this name because her parents wanted to express gratitude for her birth.
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