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ThandiClear and Engaging Narrator

A clear and engaging young South African voice, warm and easy to understand. Perfect for narration, storytelling, and social media like YouTube, TikTok, and Reels. This professionally produced audio also has a unique emotional depth, making it ideal for audiobooks, character w…

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#929of 8,875 English voices
49Mcharacters generated last year
15kElevenLabs users added it
11verified languages

Hear Thandi in other languages

ElevenLabs has verified Thandi in 11 languages. Each sample is the voice reading in that language.

English Arabic Croatian German Malay Polish Romanian Russian Spanish Tamil Turkish

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About Thandi

A clear and engaging young South African voice, warm and easy to understand. Perfect for narration, storytelling, and social media like YouTube, TikTok, and Reels. This professionally produced audio also has a unique emotional depth, making it ideal for audiobooks, character work, podcasts, and documentaries that require a clear, authentic, and versatile performance.

Thandi is the #929 most used English voice in the ElevenLabs library, out of 8,875. People generated 49M characters with it in the last year, and 15k ElevenLabs users added it to their voices. It was published in July 2025 and is verified in 11 languages.

Best for: narration.

Provider
ElevenLabs
Language
English · South african
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Tone
Professional
Published
Jul 2025
Models
Multilingual v2, Flash, v3 (paid)
Voice ID
BcpjRWrYhDBHmOnetmBl

Questions about Thandi

Can I make a voiceover with Thandi for free?

You can try it with a free JSON2Video account, no credit card: free voiceovers are up to 60 seconds. Paid plans remove the limit.

Can I use my Thandi voiceovers on YouTube or in ads?

Yes. You can publish the voiceovers and videos you make with Thandi on YouTube, TikTok, podcasts and ads, and use them in commercial projects.

Which languages can Thandi speak?

ElevenLabs has verified Thandi in 11 languages: English, Arabic, Croatian, German, Malay, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish.

For developers: use Thandi with the API

Add a voice element to any JSON2Video movie. It works the same from n8n, Make, Zapier and the CLI.

{
    "type": "voice",
    "model": "elevenlabs",
    "voice": "BcpjRWrYhDBHmOnetmBl",
    "text": "In springtime, the garden comes alive with colorful flowers and singing birds. The old oak tree provides shade for visitors, while butterflies dance among the roses. A small fountain creates peaceful sounds, making this the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature's beauty."
}

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