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Nelson Mandela is known as "Madiba," which is the name of the Xhosa tribe to which he belongs. It is considered an act of honor to refer to somebody by the name of his tribe.
According to Who2 Biography, when writing about the history of Nelson Mandela:
He is also called 'Madiba,' a nickname taken from his clan... Mandela says in Long Walk to Freedom that he was given the English name "Nelson" by his teacher on his first day at school.
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What is Nelson Mandela's Nickname?
madiba
When was Paul Madiba born?
Paul Madiba was born on 1992-07-29.
What has the author Moses J Madiba written?
Moses J Madiba has written: 'Tsiri'
What was Nelson Mandela's nickname?
Madiba
Does Mandela have a nickname?
Nelson mandela was called Madiba as his nickname
What was Nelson Mandelas tribe's name?
mandela
Why was Nelson Mandela called madiba?
he got the English name nelson from his teacher
Most popular person in Africa?
Madiba, Nelson Mandela!
Who is affectionately know in south Africa as madiba?
Nelson Mandela
What do men wear in South Africa?
madiba shirts, veldskoen shoes
What nicknames did Nelson Mandela go by?
Nelson Mandela went by Madiba.
Is madiba a good name for bernese mountain dog?
Yes, but I prefer Luna
