About 367,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Xhosa people - Wikipedia

    They are the second largest ethnic group in South Africa and are native speakers of the isiXhosa language. The Xhosa people are descendants of Nguni clans who settled in the Southeastern …

  2. Xhosa | South Africa, Language, Culture | Britannica

    Xhosa, a group of mostly related peoples living primarily in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. They form part of the southern Nguni and speak mutually intelligible dialects of Xhosa, a Bantu …

  3. Xhosa language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Xhosa is a Bantu language spoken in South Africa, mainly in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Free State and Northern Cape. It is also in parts of Lesotho and Zimbabwe. According to the …

  4. Xhosa - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major ...

    Many Xhosa live in Cape Town (iKapa), East London (iMonti), and Port Elizabeth (iBhayi). They can be found in lesser numbers in most of South Africa's major metropolitan areas. As of …

  5. The Xhosa - South African Culture

    The name Xhosa is a general term, used for an assortment of noble clans of Nguni descent, the Pondo, Bomvana, Thembu and the Xhosa tribe itself. The Xhosa-speaking peoples or Cape …

  6. A Guide to Xhosa Culture, Traditions and Cuisine

    Apr 29, 2025 · Although the roots of the Xhosa people can be traced to various tribes with a distinct heritage, the etymology of the name “Xhosa” is derived from a legendary Kin called …

  7. Xhosa - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    3 days ago · Xhosa (countable and uncountable, plural Xhosas or Xhosa) (countable) A member of a Bantu people from South Africa, most of whom live in the Eastern Cape. quotations

  8. Xhosa people explained

    Jul 18, 2025 · Xhosa marriage, Xhosa: umtshato, is one that is filled with a number of customs and rituals which relate to the upkeep of Xhosa traditional practices. These rituals have been …

  9. Xhosa Language and Culture Resources | Center for Language …

    Please review its full disclosure statement.

  10. The Xhosa people – The Tribal Society

    Oct 23, 2024 · The Xhosa people are a Bantu ethnic group in South Africa, rich in cultural diversity and rooted in strong tribal traditions. Historically, the Xhosa people are divided into …