Royal Names.
Crowns, thrones, and children born to reign. — 248 names across 15 peoples.
Abdelmalikboy“Servant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character”Wolof · /ab-del-MA-leek/Abdulmalikboy“A servant devoted to the supreme King”Hausa · /ab-dool-mah-LEEK/Adaezegirl“Princess; daughter of a king”Igbo · /ah-DAH-eh-zeh/Adebayoboy“The crown meets joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BAH-yoh/Adebesiboy“The crown has increased”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BEE-see/Adebimpeboy or girl“The crown has given birth to completeness”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BEEM-peh/Adebisiboy or girl“The crown has given birth to increase”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BEE-see/Adebolaboy or girl“The crown brings wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-BOH-lah/Adebowaleboy or girl“The crown has returned home”Yoruba · /ah-deh-boh-WAH-leh/Adebukolagirl“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-boo-KOH-lah/Adebusolagirl“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-boo-SOH-lah/Adedayoboy or girl“The crown has created joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-DAH-yoh/Adedejiboy or girl“The crown has arrived twice”Yoruba · /ah-deh-DEH-jee/Adedoyingirl“The crown has become sweet; royalty has brought sweetness.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-DOH-yin/Adefunkegirl“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-FOON-keh/Adegbengaboy“The crown has lifted the path”Yoruba · /ah-dehg-BENG-gah/Adegbenroboy“The crown has raised or exalted me.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-gben-roh/Adegbiteboy“The crown is firmly established”Yoruba · /ah-deh-gbee-teh/Adegbolaboy“The crown has received/brought wealth or honour.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-gboh-lah/Adegboyegaboy“The crown has lifted or advanced me to honour.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-gboh-yeh-gah/Adegokeboy“The crown has ascended”Yoruba · /ah-deh-GOH-keh/Adejareboy“The crown has won or prevailed in a struggle.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-JAH-reh/Adejokegirl“The crown is cherished by all”Yoruba · /ah-deh-JOH-keh/Adejumoboy“The crown has gathered people together”Yoruba · /ah-deh-JOO-moh/Adejumokegirl“The crown has united with or joined in caring for/pampering this child.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-joo-MOH-keh/Adekoyaboy“The crown rejects suffering/affliction.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-KOH-yah/Adekunbigirl“The crown has added to this birth; royalty has increased the family.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-KOON-bee/Adekunleboy“The crown fills the home”Yoruba · /ah-deh-KOON-leh/Ademolaboy“The crown knows wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-MOH-lah/Adeniyiboy“The crown has honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-NEE-yee/Adeolaboy or girl“The crown is wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-OH-lah/Adeotiboy“The crown is sufficient and complete”Yoruba · /ah-deh-OH-tee/Adeoyeboy“The crown brings dignity and distinction”Yoruba · /ah-deh-OH-yeh/Adepejugirl“The crown has become abundant or has increased greatly.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-PEH-joo/Adepojuboy“The crown is abundant; royalty has increased greatly.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-POH-joo/Aderemiboy“The crown consoles me”Yoruba · /ah-deh-REH-mee/Aderibigbeboy“The crown has seen/experienced many; the crown has produced a multitude.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-ree-beeg-beh/Aderonkegirl“One whom the crown cherishes”Yoruba · /ah-deh-RON-keh/Adesewagirl“The crown creates beauty”Yoruba · /ah-deh-SHEH-wah/Adesiyanboy“The crown has opened a path forward”Yoruba · /ah-deh-see-YAHN/Adesokanboy“The crown has united hearts or brought people together.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-shawn-kahn/Adesolaboy or girl“The crown creates wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-SOH-lah/Adetayoboy or girl“The crown is worthy of joy”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TAH-yoh/Adetokunboboy“The crown has come from across the sea”Yoruba · /ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh/Adetolaboy or girl“The crown is worthy of wealth and honor”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TOH-lah/Adetoungirl“The crown is sweet; royalty brings sweetness.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TOH-oon/Adetunjiboy“The crown has awakened or been renewed”Yoruba · /ah-deh-toon-jee/Adetutugirl“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TOO-too/Adewaleboy or girl“The crown has come home”Yoruba · /ah-deh-WAH-leh/Adewopoboy“The crown has become abundant”Yoruba · /ah-deh-woh-paw/Adewumiboy“The crown is desirable to me”Yoruba · /ah-deh-WOO-mee/Adewunmigirl“The crown fits or suits me.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-WOON-mee/Adewusiboy“The crown has increased or added to us.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-WOO-see/Adeyemiboy or girl“The crown suits me”Yoruba · /ah-deh-YEH-mee/Adeyinkaboy or girl“The crown surrounds and protects”Yoruba · /ah-deh-YEEN-kah/Ahenemagirl“A royal woman/queen or princess; related to ahemaa (“queen”).”Akan · /ah-heh-NEH-mah/Ahenewaagirl“Princess; a daughter of royal or noble standing”Akan · /ah-heh-neh-WAH/Ahenkorahboy“An Akan name invoking a chief/king, often understood with an elder or senior-chief sense; it does not straightforwardly mean “chiefly child.””Akan · /ah-hen-KOH-rah/Akaezeboy or girl“The king's hand; a person entrusted with authority”Igbo · /ah-kah-EH-zeh/Aklilegirl“My crown.”Amharic · /ahk-LEE-leh/Akliluboy“His crown; a child held in honor”Amharic · /ahk-LEE-loo/Akubuezeboy or girl“Wealth is king”Igbo · /ah-koo-boo-EH-zeh/Albouryboy“A historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance.”Wolof · /al-BOO-ree/Amiirboy“[Arabic-derived] A prince or leader with authority and honor”Somali · /a-MEER/Amirboy“Prince or commander, a name of leadership and prestige”Fulani · /ah-MEER/Amirboy“Arabic-derived name meaning prince, commander, or respected leader.”Hausa · /ah-MEER/Amirboy“Arabic-derived: leader, commander, or prince”Swahili · /ah-MEER/Arawelogirl“Traditional Somali name commemorating the legendary queen Arawelo”Somali · /ah-rah-WEH-loh/Ardoboy“Chief or leader, a name carrying authority and respect”Fulani · /AR-doh/Arinadeboy or girl“In the midst/centre of the crown; associated with royalty.”Yoruba · /ah-ree-nah-DEH/Asantewaagirl“A genuine Akan female name, famously borne by Yaa Asantewaa, the Asante queen mother and resistance leader.”Akan · /ah-SAN-teh-wah/Azebgirl“The south; traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba”Amharic · /AH-zeb/Balkissagirl“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”Fulani · /bal-KEE-sah/Balqisgirl“Arabic-derived; the name traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba, a woman of wisdom and majesty”Swahili · /BAL-kees/Balthazarboy“Bel protects the king (from the Babylonian name Belshazzar/Balthazar).”Luganda · /bal-THA-zar/Bartazaliboy“A Ugandan/Luganda form associated with Balthazar; “Bel protects the king.””Luganda · /bar-tah-ZAH-lee/Bhekinkosiboy“Look to the Lord/King.”Zulu · /beh-kee-NKOH-see/Bilikisugirl“Bilqis, the celebrated Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition”Fulani · /bee-lee-KEE-soo/Bilikisugirl“A Yoruba Muslim form of Bilqis/Balqis, the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba.”Yoruba · /bee-lee-KEE-soo/Bilkisugirl“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”Fulani · /bil-KEE-soo/Bilkisugirl“A queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Sheba”Hausa · /bil-KEE-soo/Bilqiisgirl“Arabic Bilqīs/Bilqees, the name traditionally given in Islamic and Arabic tradition to the Queen of Sheba.”Somali · /bil-kees/Boahemaagirl“A female Akan name interpretable as “queen/helper” or “one who helps the queen.””Akan · /boh-ah-HEH-maa/Boahenboy“An Akan name/surname associated with boa hene, “help the chief/king.””Akan · /boh-AH-hen/Cabdimaalikboy“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”Somali · /ab-di-MAA-lik/Cetshwayoboy“A historic royal name borne by King Cetshwayo of the Zulu kingdom”Zulu · /ket-SHWAH-yoh/Chibuezeboy or girl“God is king”Igbo · /chee-boo-EH-zeh/Chimeremezeboy“God has made me a king.”Igbo · /chee-meh-reh-MEH-zeh/Chwaboy“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and noble heritage”Luganda · /chwah/Ciromaboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a prince or high-ranking royal official.”Hausa · /chee-ROH-mah/Damelboy“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”Wolof · /da-MEL/Dauramagirl“The legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition.”Hausa · /dow-RAH-ma/Dawudboy“Arabic-derived: David, a beloved prophet and king”Somali · /DAH-wud/Dinganeboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king”Zulu · /din-GAH-neh/Dinuzuluboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and symbolizing royal heritage”Zulu · /dee-noo-ZOO-loo/Estifanosboy“Stephen; a name associated with honor and a crown”Amharic · /es-tee-FAH-nos/Etienneboy“crown; garland”Lingala · /eh-tyen/Ezeboy“King”Igbo · /EH-zeh/Ezeagwunaboy“The king does not end/perish (a tonal spelling is needed to fix the exact wording).”Igbo · /eh-zeh-ah-GWOO-nah/Ezeaniboy“King of the land”Igbo · /eh-zeh-AH-nee/Ezeibeboy“King of the kin/people (Eze ịbụ/ibe, depending on the intended form).”Igbo · /eh-ZEH-ee-beh/Ezejiboy“King of the yam”Igbo · /eh-zeh-JEE/Ezenniaboy“Father's king/king of the father (Eze Nna; often written Ezenna).”Igbo · /eh-ZEN-nee-ah/Ezenwaboy“A king’s child; a child of noble standing”Igbo · /eh-ZEH-nwah/Ezeomaboy“Good king”Igbo · /eh-zeh-OH-mah/Ezeonuboy“The king's mouth/voice.”Igbo · /eh-ZEH-oh-noo/Ezeudoboy“King of peace”Igbo · /eh-zeh-OO-doh/Ezeugoboy“King of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.”Igbo · /eh-zeh-OO-goh/Fadekegirl“The crown cares for this child”Yoruba · /fah-deh-KEH/Fadekemiboy or girl“The crown cares for me”Yoruba · /fah-deh-KEH-mee/Fadunsinboy or girl“The crown is especially sweet”Yoruba · /fah-DOON-shin/Fagadeboy“Ifa has made one wear the crown; Ifa has bestowed kingship.”Yoruba · /fah-GAH-deh/Faladeboy“Ifa has come with the crown/royalty.”Yoruba · /fah-LAH-deh/Folashadegirl“Ifa has brought a crown”Yoruba · /foh-lah-SHAH-deh/Funmiladegirl“Give me a crown”Yoruba · /foon-mee-lah-DEH/Galadimaboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a senior prince, royal official, or chief.”Hausa · /gah-lah-DEE-mah/Garaadboy“[Cushitic Somali] A wise chief held in respect by the community”Somali · /ga-RAAD/Gbadeboboy“Royal dignity and honour have arrived”Yoruba · /gah-deh-BOH/Gbadegesinboy“Royal dignity has entered the community”Yoruba · /gah-deh-GEH-sin/Gbadeleboy“Royal honour has come home to the family”Yoruba · /gah-deh-LEH/Gbadeolaboy“He brings together royal dignity, honour, and prosperity”Yoruba · /gah-deh-OH-lah/Gbadewoluboy“Royal honour has entered the community”Yoruba · /gah-deh-WOH-loo/Gcalekaboy“A heritage name associated with the Gcaleka royal house and Xhosa history”Xhosa · /g-ah-LEH-kah/Igweboy“King or traditional ruler; a name of authority and high honor.”Igbo · /EE-gweh/Jaiyeobaboy or girl“May you enjoy a life of royal dignity”Yoruba · /jah-yee-eh-OH-bah/Jamaboy“Historical name of Jama kaNdaba, an early Zulu king.”Zulu · /JAH-mah/Jesulobaboy or girl“Jesus is king”Yoruba · /jeh-soo-LOH-bah/Jjunjuboy“A historical Baganda royal name remembered in the kingdom’s traditions”Luganda · /JUN-joo/Jọbaboy“May the king reign”Yoruba · /JOH-bah/Jongumsobomvuboy“A traditional royal name associated with the early Xhosa kingdom”Xhosa · /jong-oom-soh-BOHM-voo/Kamaanyaboy“A historic royal name of Buganda, carrying a sense of distinction and noble heritage.”Luganda · /kah-MAHN-yah/Kayembaboy“A historical Baganda royal name, carrying a sense of dignity and inherited leadership”Luganda · /ka-YEM-ba/Kayiiraboy“A rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king.”Luganda · /kah-YEE-rah/Kiggalaboy“A distinguished royal name from Buganda, associated with leadership and authority.”Luganda · /kee-GAH-lah/Kimeraboy“A historic Buganda royal name associated with the founding age of the kingdom and enduring prestige.”Luganda · /kee-MEH-rah/Kintuboy“A proud historic Buganda royal name, carrying the dignity of kingship.”Luganda · /KEEN-too/Kirosboy“Cyrus, a historic royal name carried with dignity”Amharic · /kee-ROHS/Koinangeboy“A historic Kikuyu male personal and family name; its leadership association is historical, notably through Chief Koinange, rather than an inherent literal meaning.”Kikuyu · /koh-ee-NAHN-geh/Konadugirl“An Akan female personal and royal/lineage name; it does not have the stated sentimental meaning.”Akan · /koh-NAH-doo/Ladeboy or girl“The crown has arrived”Yoruba · /lah-DEH/Ladipoboy“A crown associated with abundance and greatness”Yoruba · /lah-DEE-poh/Leulboy“Prince; someone of noble or royal standing”Amharic · /LEH-ool/Leulsegedboy“A prince who bows down in worship”Amharic · /LEH-ool-seh-ged/Madakiboy“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a powerful commander or senior chief.”Hausa · /mah-DAH-kee/Malandelaboy“Follower; historically, Malandela was an early ancestor in the Zulu royal lineage.”Zulu · /mah-lahn-DEH-lah/Malickboy“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”Wolof · /mah-LEEK/Malikboy“King or ruler, expressing leadership and authority”Fulani · /MAH-lik/Malikboy“A boy with the dignity and confidence of a king”Swahili · /MAH-leek/Malikagirl“Queen, a name of dignity, strength, and honor”Fulani · /mah-LEE-kah/Malikagirl“Queen; female ruler.”Wolof · /mah-LEE-kah/Malkiagirl“Queen.”Swahili · /mal-KEE-ah/Maponderaboy“Name associated with Chief Mapondera, a Shona leader of anti-colonial resistance; it is not a literal word meaning “bold” or “determination.””Shona · /mah-pon-DEH-rah/Mbusiboy“King; ruler.”Zulu · /m-BOO-see/Menelikboy“Menelik, the historic Ethiopian royal name associated with strength and heritage”Amharic · /meh-neh-LEEK/Mfalmeboy“A son with royal dignity and leadership”Swahili · /m-FAHL-meh/Mfaumeboy“A coastal Swahili/Comorian form meaning “king” or “ruler.””Swahili · /m-FAH-oo-meh/Mhlanganaboy“A historical Zulu royal name, notably Mhlangana kaSenzangakhona; the root relates to meeting or coming together.”Zulu · /mhlahn-GAH-nah/Mkabayigirl“A historic royal name associated with Princess Mkabayi and strong leadership”Zulu · /m-kah-BYE/Mmaezegirl“The king’s beauty”Igbo · /mma-EH-zeh/Mojiradegirl“I wake to find a crown; a name celebrating dignity and distinction.”Yoruba · /moh-jee-rah-DEH/Mokonziboy or girl“Leader, ruler, or chief”Lingala · /moh-KON-zee/Moremigirl“A revered name associated with a celebrated Yoruba queen”Yoruba · /moh-REH-mee/Mpandeboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”Zulu · /m-PAHN-deh/Mutebiboy“A royal Buganda name associated with succession, leadership, and a distinguished heritage.”Luganda · /moo-TEH-bee/Mutesaboy“A prominent Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and a proud family legacy.”Luganda · /moo-TEH-sah/Muthamakiboy“A king, monarch, or sovereign ruler”Kikuyu · /moo-tha-MAH-kee/Mwangaboy“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with strength, authority, and leadership.”Luganda · /MWAHNG-gah/Mzilikaziboy“A historic Nguni/Ndebele royal name, commonly glossed as “the great path.””Zulu · /mzee-lee-KAH-zee/Nabagerekagirl“Queen; a Buganda title-derived name suggesting leadership and grace”Luganda · /nah-bah-geh-REH-kah/Naggindagirl“A distinguished Buganda female name associated with royal visibility, grace, and public honor.”Luganda · /nah-GEEN-dah/Nakibingeboy“A historic Baganda royal name, remembered with dignity and honour; Nakibinge is also used as a family name”Luganda · /na-ki-BIN-geh/Nalinyagirl“Nalinya is the Buganda royal title of the Kabaka's sister (the queen sister); it is also used as a personal name.”Luganda · /nah-LIN-yah/Namasolegirl“Queen mother; a Buganda title-derived name conveying dignity, wisdom, and respected motherhood”Luganda · /nah-mah-SO-leh/Nanaboy or girl“A respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honor”Akan · /NAH-nah/Nandigirl“Sweet one; also a celebrated royal name in Zulu history”Zulu · /NAHN-dee/Naodboy“A distinguished royal name from Ethiopian history”Amharic · /NAH-od/Ndababoy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”Zulu · /n-DAH-bah/Ndabezithaboy“A royal form of address, roughly “Your Majesty” or “your royal highness.””Zulu · /ndah-beh-ZEE-tah/Ndate Yallagirl“A historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo.”Wolof · /NDA-teh YAL-la/Ndiadianeboy“A rare heritage name recalling royal lineage and leadership.”Wolof · /n-ja-DYA-ne/Ndlambeboy“Historical personal name of Ndlambe, a prominent Rharhabe Xhosa chief.”Xhosa · /ndlahm-BEH/Negashboy“King, ruler, or one with authority”Amharic · /neh-GASH/Negesseboy“He reigned; he became king.”Amharic · /neh-GESS-eh/Ngangelizweboy“Historical Xhosa royal personal name, borne by a member of the Gcaleka royal house.”Xhosa · /n-gahn-geh-LEEZ-weh/Ngqikaboy“Historical personal name of Ngqika, a major Rharhabe Xhosa chief.”Xhosa · /n-GHEE-kah/Ngubengcukaboy“Historical personal name of Ngubengcuka, a Gcaleka Xhosa paramount chief.”Xhosa · /ngoo-ben-GOO-kah/Nigistgirl“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”Amharic · /nee-GIST/Nigusboy“King, a name of leadership and authority”Amharic · /NEE-goos/Nigusuboy“His king; a name carrying royal strength and honor”Amharic · /nee-GOO-soo/Njaajaanboy“A historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire”Wolof · /njaa-JAAN/Nkoloboy“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”Lingala · /n-KOH-loh/Nkosanaboy“Prince; a child born with royal dignity”Xhosa · /n-koh-SAH-na/Nkosanaboy“Prince, young chief, or little lord”Zulu · /n-koh-SAH-nah/Nkosazanagirl“Princess and a woman of royal bearing”Xhosa · /n-koh-sah-ZAH-na/Nkosazanagirl“Princess, young royal, or little lady”Zulu · /n-koh-sah-ZAH-nah/Nkosiboy“Chief, lord, or honored leader”Zulu · /n-KOH-see/Nkumuboy“Chief, leader, or elder.”Lingala · /n-KOO-moo/Nwabuezeboy“A child is a king”Igbo · /n-wah-boo-eh-zeh/Nwaezeboy“Child of a king; a proud name connecting a child with family dignity and heritage”Igbo · /nwah-eh-zeh/Obaahemaagirl“Queen mother; a royal female leader.”Akan · /oh-bah-heh-MAH/Obafemiboy“The king loves me”Yoruba · /oh-bah-FEH-mee/Obasholaboy“The king adds wealth and honor”Yoruba · /oh-bah-SHOH-lah/Ochiaghaboy“War leader/commander; a chief of war.”Igbo · /oh-chee-AH-gah/Oheneboy“King, chief, or respected leader”Akan · /oh-HEH-neh/Ohenebaboy or girl“Royal child, or child of a chief”Akan · /oh-heh-NEH-bah/Ohenewaagirl“King’s daughter; royal daughter.”Akan · /oh-heh-NEH-wah/Oheneyeregirl“Queen; the wife of a king/chief.”Akan · /oh-heh-neh-YEH-reh/Okyeameboy“Linguist, spokesperson, or chief’s official speaker.”Akan · /oh-chee-AH-meh/Oseiboy“A name associated with nobility, royal dignity, and prestige”Akan · /oh-SAY/Oyinladeboy or girl“Sweetness/honey has come to the crown; sweetness has arrived in honour.”Yoruba · /oh-yin-lah-deh/Prempehboy“A prominent Asante royal/dynastic name, also used as a masculine personal and family name.”Akan · /PREM-peh/Princeboy“English title-name meaning “prince”; used occasionally as a Christian-era given name by Hausa families”Hausa · /PRINS/Princeboy“Prince; a male royal child or ruler”Shona · /PRINSS/Princessgirl“Princess; a female royal child”Shona · /prin-SESS/Queengirl“Queen; a female monarch”Shona · /KWEEN/Reinegirl“A queen”Lingala · /REN/Rharhabeboy“A noble traditional name connected with Xhosa royal ancestry”Xhosa · /rhar-HAH-beh/Sadegirl“A crown that brings honour; often used as a short form of Folasade”Yoruba · /SHAH-deh/Samba Laobeboy“A historical Wolof royal personal name, notably borne by Samba Laobé Fall, the last Damel of Cayor; it has no established literal meaning of “noble lineage.””Wolof · /SAM-ba la-O-beh/Sarauniyagirl“Hausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity.”Hausa · /sah-RAU-nee-yah/Sarhiliboy“A distinguished historical name rooted in Xhosa royal heritage”Xhosa · /sah-RHEE-lee/Semakokiroboy“A respected Buganda royal name, associated with courage, authority, and public leadership.”Luganda · /seh-mah-koh-KEE-roh/Senzangakhonaboy“A historic royal name borne by King Senzangakhona of the Zulu kingdom”Zulu · /sen-zahn-gah-KHOH-nah/Shakaboy“A historic royal name associated with Zulu kingship and a powerful legacy”Zulu · /SHAH-kah/Simisadegirl“Rest in the crown.”Yoruba · /see-mee-SAH-deh/Stefanoboy“A crown of honour”Luganda · /steh-FAH-noh/Stefanoboy“Crown; Italian form of Stephen.”Lingala · /steh-FAH-noh/Stefanosboy“Crown or wreath of honor”Amharic · /steh-FAH-nos/Stephaniegirl“Crown; feminine form of Stephen/Stephane.”Lingala · /steh-FAH-nee/Suleymaneboy“A name honoring Solomon, the wise prophet and king”Fulani · /soo-lay-MAHN/Sultanagirl“Sovereign queen, a name of dignity and commanding presence”Fulani · /sool-TAH-nah/Suunaboy“A historic name of Buganda kings, evoking royal dignity and a strong heritage.”Luganda · /SOO-nah/Tajiboy or girl“A crown; someone precious and honored”Swahili · /TAH-jee/Tajuddinboy“Crown of religion/faith.”Fulani · /ta-jood-DEEN/Tajuddinboy“A noble crown of faith”Swahili · /tah-joo-DEEN/Tajudeenboy“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning crown of faith.”Hausa · /tah-joo-DEEN/Tajudeenboy“The crown of religion or faith”Yoruba · /tah-joo-DEEN/Tinuadegirl“One who is within the crown”Yoruba · /tee-noo-AH-deh/Tobilobaboy or girl“Great beyond measure, greater than a king”Yoruba · /toh-bee-loh-BAH/Tshaweboy“A traditional royal name in Xhosa history”Xhosa · /TSHAH-weh/Turakiboy“A Hausa title-derived name associated with a senior royal or chiefly office, carrying a sense of dignity and leadership.”Hausa · /too-RAH-kee/Ugaasboy“[Cushitic Somali] A respected chief and natural leader”Somali · /oo-GAAS/Wamalaboy“A revered ancestral and royal name in Buganda, associated with the ancient Kabaka Wamala and with enduring clan lineage.”Luganda · /wah-MAH-lah/Yarimaboy“Prince or royal son; a name expressing dignity and promise”Hausa · /yah-REE-mah/Zewdeboy or girl“My crown; deeply treasured”Amharic · /ZEH-weh-deh/Zewditugirl“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”Amharic · /zeh-WOO-dee-too/Zewduboy“His crown; a child cherished as royalty”Amharic · /ZEH-woo-doo/Zufangirl““Throne” or “royal seat.””Amharic · /zoo-FAHN/