Southern African Names

Name               Meaning

Banga              Sharp as a knife
Bekitemba       One you can trust
Bongani           Sing with joy

Deliza              Destroyer of evil
Dumisani         Herald of the future

Gaika               Gifted in sculpture
Gamba              He is a warrior

Hondo              One prepared for war

Kazandu           Young man
Kokayi               Calls the people to hear

Landuleni         One who finds greatness

Mahluli              Victor
Mangwiro          Enlightened one
Mapfumo           Soldier
Matsimela          The roots are firm
Mbonisi              One who will teach
Momar               Philosopher
Mtheto               One who loves the law
Mthinkalu          Strong as a tree
Mthunzi             Thunderous
Muata               One who searches for truth
Mxolisi               Peacemaker

Ndoro                 Embalm of kingship
Ndumiso             Praise follows this one
Njabulo              Happiness
Nkokhei              Leader
Nkosi                  Ruler
Nkululeko           Freedom is ours
Ntsikelelo           Blessing
Nyandoro           One who wears the crown
Nyenyedzi          Star

Rikondja             Struggling Nation

Shumba             Lion
Sigidi                 He is like a thousand
Simba                Strength
Sipho                 Gift
Siyolo                This is joy
Solwazi              He is knowledge
Sondai               Keep pushing forward
Sondisa             Bring him near

Tagulani            Be happy
Tangeni             Let us give praise
Tapfuma            We are wealthy
Taruvinga          We have come for it