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What Is Zendaya’s Real Name? The Special Meaning Behind Her Full Name and How to Pronounce It

Life & Style takes a look at why film and TV star Zendaya dropped her last name, plus find out the special meaning behind it and how to pronounce it correctly.

When asked about her choice to drop her last name, the actress told Allure in a December 2016 profile that she liked how it sounded. According to Teen Vogue, the actress previously broke down its pronunciation step-by-step in a video that was shared to her app in 2017. Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesIn 2015, Zendaya partnered with Welcome.us to film a PSA about her family history in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month.

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