Royal Names
Crowns, thrones, and children born to reign.
248 names across 15 peoples
“Servant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character”
/ab-del-MA-leek/
Wolof“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”
/ah-deh-FOON-keh/
Yoruba“The crown has added to this birth; royalty has increased the family.”
/ah-deh-KOON-bee/
Yoruba“A historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance.”
/al-BOO-ree/
Wolof“Traditional Somali name commemorating the legendary queen Arawelo”
/ah-rah-WEH-loh/
Somali“In the midst/centre of the crown; associated with royalty.”
/ah-ree-nah-DEH/
Yoruba“Bel protects the king (from the Babylonian name Belshazzar/Balthazar).”
/bal-THA-zar/
Luganda“King of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.”
/eh-zeh-OO-goh/
Igbo“A heritage name associated with the Gcaleka royal house and Xhosa history”
/g-ah-LEH-kah/
Xhosa“A rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king.”
/kah-YEE-rah/
Luganda“A historic royal name associated with Princess Mkabayi and strong leadership”
/m-kah-BYE/
Zulu“I wake to find a crown; a name celebrating dignity and distinction.”
/moh-jee-rah-DEH/
Yoruba“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”
/m-PAHN-deh/
Zulu“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”
/n-DAH-bah/
Zulu“A historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire”
/njaa-JAAN/
Wolof“A queen”
/REN/
Lingala