Zulu baby names
499 verified Zulu names from South Africa — each with its meaning, how to say it, and its traditional spelling.
A
“They have given thanks; they have praised.”
/ah-bon-GEE-leh/
“There is; a warm affirmation of presence and belonging”
/ah-KHOH-nah/
“Beautiful ones”
/ah-MAH-hleh/
“Our strength and power”
/ah-mahn-dah-WEH-too/
“Strength, power, and inner resilience”
/ah-MAN-dlah/
“They have grown or increased”
/ahn-DEE-leh/
“They are enough; there is contentment”
/ah-NEH-leh/
“They have been given; by extension, “a gift.””
/ah-PEE-weh/
“We are increasing/growing; increase.”
/ah-SAHN-dah/
“They are joyful”
/ah-voo-YEE-leh/
“They are growing and flourishing”
/ah-YAHN-dah/
B
“Boys.”
/bah-FAH-nah/
“Strength through unity, solidarity, and mutual support”
/bam-bah-NAH-nee/
“They have increased and grown”
/bahn-DEE-leh/
“They are enough; they bring a sense of fulfillment”
/bah-NEH-leh/
“They have won; a joyful name celebrating victory”
/bah-wee-NEE-leh/
“Be patient and endure; better days will come”
/beh-keh-ZEH-lah/
“A historic Zulu personal name, associated with courage and resistance”
/bham-BAH-tah/
“Look; watch.”
/BEH-kah/
“Look, you all; watch, you all.”
/beh-KAH-nee/
“Watch; look.”
/BEH-kee/
“Look after life; watch over life.”
/beh-kee-MPEE-loh/
“Look to the Lord/King.”
/beh-kee-NKOH-see/
“Look carefully; examine closely.”
/beh-kee-SEE-sah/
“Look to hope; look at hope.”
/beh-kee-THEM-bah/
“Care for the nations”
/beh-kee-ZEE-zweh/
“One who looks after and protects his own”
/beh-koh-KWAH-kheh/
“Care for and protect the homestead”
/beh-kah-MOO-zee/
“Give thanks; praise”
/BONG-ah/
“Be thankful; give thanks”
/bon-GAH-nee/
“Give thanks to the Lord”
/bon-gin-KOH-see/
“She has been thanked; one for whom thanks are given”
/bon-GEE-weh/
“Give thanks for grace/mercy; praise grace.”
/bong-oo-MOO-sah/
“Beauty; goodness and loveliness”
/BOO-hleh/
“Give thanks and gratitude”
/boo-leh-LAH-nee/
“Where did you come from?”
/boo-seh-LAH-pee/
“Blessed; one who has been blessed.”
/BOO-see/
“To bless; a blessing”
/boo-SEE-sah/
“Blessed; she has been blessed”
/boo-see-SI-weh/
“Regiment; army; age-regiment.”
/BOO-taw/
“Where are you returning from?”
/boo-yeh-LAH-pee/
“A child who has brought someone or something back to the family”
/boo-yee-SEE-leh/
“The one who has been brought back, a cherished return to the family”
/boo-yee-SEE-weh/
C
“Wealthy; rich.”
/seh-BEE-leh/
“One who has advised or helped”
/seh-bee-SEE-leh/
“Ask; make a respectful request”
/cheh-LAH-nee/
“She has been asked for; she was requested.”
/seh-lee-SEE-weh/
“Ask for mercy/grace.”
/seh-loo-MOO-sah/
“A historic royal name borne by King Cetshwayo of the Zulu kingdom”
/ket-SHWAH-yoh/
“Wealth and prosperity; a hopeful wish for abundance”
/CHOO-mah/
D
“One who cuts through water; a bold and memorable historical Zulu name”
/dah-boo-lah-MAHN-zee/
“She/he has comforted; comforter.”
/deh-LEE-weh/
“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king”
/din-GAH-neh/
“A sought-after or much-needed person”
/din-gee-SWAH-yoh/
“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and symbolizing royal heritage”
/dee-noo-ZOO-loo/
“One who brings comfort and reassurance”
/doo-doo-ZEE-leh/
“Honor and praise; may you be praised”
/doo-mee-SAH-nee/
“She has brought honor and praise”
/doo-mee-SEE-leh/
E
F
“Young boy.”
/FAH-nah/
“Suitable, fitting, or appropriate.”
/fah-NEH-leh/
“Little boy; small boy.”
/fah-NYAH-nah/
“Has accomplished; has achieved; has been fulfilled.”
/feh-ZEE-leh/
“Has arrived.”
/fee-kee-LEE-leh/
“She has arrived; a welcomed new arrival”
/fee-KEE-leh/
“Has been caused or brought to arrive.”
/fee-KEE-swah/
“Educated; learned.”
/foon-DEE-leh/
“Has been educated.”
/foon-DEE-swah/
“Needed; wanted.”
/foo-NEH-kah/
G
“She has brought happiness and joy”
/gah-bee-SEE-leh/
“God is my strength.”
/gay-bree-EL-a/
“Has kept; has preserved.”
/gchee-NEE-leh/
“Has kept; has preserved.”
/gkee-nee-SEE-leh/
“Preserve/keep the homestead or household.”
/gkee-noo-MOO-zee/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/go-DEE-deh/
“Grace, kindness, and God's generous favour”
/GRAYS/
“A precious treasure”
/GOO-goo/
H
“Has settled; has caused settling.”
/hla-lee-SEE-leh/
“Come together; unite.”
/hlahn-gah-NAH-nee/
“Redeemed; saved”
/hlen-GEE-weh/
“Where are the beautiful ones/things?”
/hleh-ZEE-pee/
“A respected and honorable woman”
/hlaw-nee-PEE-leh/
“Honor, respect, and dignity”
/hlaw-NEE-poh/
“A hopeful blessing and confident expectation”
/HOHP/
I
“Success and the joy of achieving one’s goals”
/im-poo-meh-LEH-loh/
“Good luck and fortune”
/in-HLAHN-hlah/
“The Lord is salvation”
/eye-ZAY-ah/
“Courage, bravery, and a fearless spirit”
/ee-see-BEEN-dee/
“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”
/IZ-ray-el/
“Hope for good things to come”
/ee-TEM-bah/
J
“Rejoice and be happy; a child who brings celebration”
/jah-boo-LAH-nee/
“She has brought joy and happiness”
/jah-boo-LEE-leh/
“Historical name of Jama kaNdaba, an early Zulu king.”
/JAH-mah/
“The Lord is gracious”
/yo-HAH-nes/
“A dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hope”
/JOH-nah/
K
“She has brought light”
/khahn-yee-SEE-leh/
“Home; a child who brings the family together”
/KHAH-yah/
“Beautiful home.”
/kha-yeh-LEE-hleh/
“Choice; selection.”
/keh-THEH-loh/
“The chosen one.”
/keh-TEE-weh/
“Choose peace.”
/kheh-too-koo-TOO-lah/
“Be credible; be believable.”
/khoh-LEH-kah/
“Has become credible; believable.”
/khoh-leh-KEE-leh/
“Has believed; believed.”
/khoh-LEE-weh/
“May you grow, thrive, and reach your full potential”
/koo-LAH-nee/
“Pray”
/koo-leh-KAH-nee/
“Has prayed; one who has prayed.”
/khoo-LEH-kee-leh/
“Free; liberated.”
/khoo-loo-LEH-kee-leh/
“Freed, released, or liberated.”
/khoo-loo-LEE-weh/
“Remember us and keep us close in your heart”
/khoom-boo-LAH-nee/
“Remember home.”
/khoom-boo-leh-KHAH-yah/
“Morning star; a light that guides the way”
/KWEH-zee/
“Good, beautiful, or wonderful”
/KOOH-leh/
“Growth, increase, or it is increasing.”
/KWAHN-dah/
“It is enough; the family is complete”
/kwah-NEH-leh/
L
“Sun; warmth, brightness, and life”
/LAH-ngah/
“The sun is shining.”
/lah-ngah-lee-bah-LEH-leh/
“Blessing.”
/lee-boo-SEE-soh/
“Beautiful; lovely”
/LEE-hleh/
“Wait patiently; also, protect and watch over”
/LEEN-dah/
“A hopeful child who waits for good things”
/lin-DAH-nee/
“Wait for us; a child whose arrival was lovingly awaited”
/lin-deh-LAH-nee/
“Awaited, expected, or hoped for.”
/lin-DEHL-wah/
“The long-awaited one, joyfully welcomed home”
/lin-DEE-weh/
“Expecting something beautiful and good ahead”
/lin-doh-KOOH-leh/
“Still shining brightly”
/lee-sah-KHAN-yah/
“Growing and flourishing”
/lee-YAN-dah/
“A child surrounded by safety and protection”
/lon-DEH-kah/
“The long-awaited one”
/lon-DEE-weh/
“A strong guardian who protects what matters”
/lon-doh-LOH-zah/
“Be well; recover; be healed.”
/loo-LAH-mah/
“Privilege, rightful place, and what is just”
/loon-GEH-loh/
“Good, right, and virtuous”
/loon-GEE-leh/
“Prepared, restored, and set right”
/loon-GEE-swah/
“New; it is new.”
/loo-SUN-dah/
“Help, assistance, or support.”
/loo-SEE-zoh/
“Love and affection”
/loo-TAHN-doh/
“Growth is increasing”
/loo-YAHN-dah/
“The family has grown and flourished”
/lwan-DEE-leh/
“Ocean or sea; vastness and strength”
/LWAHN-dleh/
“Knowledge and understanding”
/LWAH-zee/
M
“Regiments, warriors, or fighting units.”
/mah-BOO-taw/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-GEH-bah/
“One who shines and brings light to others”
/mah-KHAHN-yah/
“Princesses; a feminine name associated with princesshood.”
/mah-khoh-sah-ZAH-nah/
“Chiefs, kings, or rulers.”
/mah-KHOH-see/
“Follower; historically, Malandela was an early ancestor in the Zulu royal lineage.”
/mah-lahn-DEH-lah/
“Shepherd; one who tends or guides.”
/mah-LOO-see/
“Sweetness; a sweet one.”
/mahn-DEE-sah/
“Strength, power, and inner authority”
/MAHN-dlah/
“Great strength and power”
/man-dlah-KAH-zee/
“Strength that comes from God”
/man-dleh-NKOH-see/
“A miracle and a wonderful surprise”
/mahn-gah-LEE-soh/
“Conqueror; one who overcomes.”
/mahn-KOH-bah/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-PEE-tah/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/ma-REE-a/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mah-voo-men-GWAH-nah/
“May the family continue to grow and flourish”
/mah-WAHN-deh/
““May it be praised” or “let it be praised.””
/my-ee-BONG-weh/
“Beautiful flower”
/m-bah-lehn-HLEH/
“Flower; beauty as it blooms”
/M-bah-lee/
“Give thanks”
/m-boh-NGEH-nee/
““Praise him.””
/m-bong-ih-SEH-nee/
“King; ruler.”
/m-BOO-see/
“Rule, leadership, and authority”
/MBOO-soh/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mboo-YAH-zee/
“Restoration; something precious has been brought back”
/mboo-yee-SEH-loh/
“Bring back to us; a name expressing restoration and family reunion”
/m-boo-yee-SEH-nee/
“Adviser; one who gives counsel.”
/m-tseh-BEE-see/
“Wealth and prosperity”
/m-eh-BOH/
“One who comforts and brings reassurance”
/mdoo-DOO-zee/
“A child again; another child.”
/m-fah-nah-FOO-tee/
“Teacher; instructor; also minister or preacher in a church context.”
/m-foo-NDEE-see/
“Education; learning.”
/m-FOON-doh/
“A historical Zulu royal name, notably Mhlangana kaSenzangakhona; the root relates to meeting or coming together.”
/mhlahn-GAH-nah/
“Saviour; one who rescues and protects”
/m-HLEN-gee/
“Beautiful day.”
/mee-nen-hleh/
“A historic royal name associated with Princess Mkabayi and strong leadership”
/m-kah-BYE/
“Liberator; one who sets others free”
/m-khoo-LOO-lee/
“Protector; defender.”
/m-khoo-SEH-lee/
“Counsellor; adviser; guide.”
/mloo-LEH-kee/
“One who puts things right”
/m-loon-GEE-see/
“Helper; a person who supports and cares for others”
/mn-cheh-DEE-see/
“Wealth and riches”
/m-NOH-toh/
“Victor; conqueror; one who overcomes.”
/m-nkaw-BEE/
“The dark one; one associated with darkness.”
/mnyah-MAH-nah/
“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”
/m-PAHN-deh/
“Answer or response”
/m-pen-DOO-loh/
“Life.”
/m-PEE-law/
“Success, achievement, and prosperity”
/mpoo-meh-LEH-loh/
“Leave him; let him be.”
/mshih-YEH-nee/
“Saviour; one who brings help and deliverance”
/m-see-NDEE-see/
“Helper and source of support”
/m-SEE-zee/
“Prayer.”
/m-tan-DAH-zoh/
“Love him dearly”
/m-tan-DEH-nee/
“One who humbles; one who causes humility.”
/m-toh-BEE-see/
“One who brings joy and thanksgiving”
/mt-koh-zee-SEE/
“Shade or shelter; a comforting presence”
/m-TOON-zee/
“Beautiful”
/MOO-hleh/
“Kindness, grace, and goodness”
/MOO-sah/
“Home or homestead, a warm symbol of belonging”
/MOO-zee/
“His father's homestead/home.”
/moo-zee-kah-YEE-seh/
“Home/homestead of faith.”
/moo-zee-woh-KHOH-loh/
“Home/homestead of peace.”
/moo-zee-woh-koo-TOO-lah/
“Nature; the natural world and the essence of life”
/MVEH-loh/
“A brave protector who stands up for others”
/mvee-KEH-lee/
“Rain; a hopeful sign of renewal and abundance”
/MVOO-lah/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/mvoo-YAH-neh/
“One who brings happiness and joy”
/m-voo-YEE-see/
“One who brings peace or forgiveness”
/m-khoh-LEE-see/
“A historic Nguni/Ndebele royal name, commonly glossed as “the great path.””
/mzee-lee-KAH-zee/
“His home or homestead; a child who strengthens the family home”
/m-zee-WAH-kheh/
“The family line has grown”
/m-zwan-DEE-leh/
N
“Sweet one; also a celebrated royal name in Zulu history”
/NAHN-dee/
“With us.”
/NAH-tee/
“She has made things sweet or pleasant; a name of warmth and delight”
/nchah-mee-SEE-leh/
“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”
/n-DAH-bah/
“A royal form of address, roughly “Your Majesty” or “your royal highness.””
/ndah-beh-ZEE-tah/
“Origin; ancestry; that which is traditional/native.”
/ndah-BOO-koh/
“Path; way; road.”
/NDEH-lah/
“Son; little boy.”
/n-doh-DAH-nah/
“Comfort and consolation”
/n-doo-DOO-zoh/
“Praise; thanksgiving.”
/n-doo-MEE-soh/
“What have I done? A name expressing the difficult circumstances surrounding a birth”
/ngen-ZEH-nee/
“Intelligence and wisdom”
/n-khlah-kah-NEE-poh/
“Good fortune, luck, and blessing”
/n-HLAHN-hlah/
“Joy and happiness”
/n jah-BOO-loh/
“Star.”
/n-kahn-YEH-zee/
“Light; illumination.”
/n-kah-NEE-soh/
“Prince, young chief, or little lord”
/n-koh-SAH-nah/
“Princess, young royal, or little lady”
/n-koh-sah-ZAH-nah/
“Chief, lord, or honored leader”
/n-KOH-see/
“The Lord is here; the Lord is present”
/nko-see-KHOH-nah/
“The Lord is with us”
/nko-see-NAH-tee/
““Lord, I am alive/well”; an expression of being kept alive or preserved by the Lord.”
/nko-see-gee-PEE-leh/
“Freedom and liberty”
/n-koo-loo-LEH-koh/
“Of the assembly, congregation, or community; conventionally interpreted as “mother of the assembly.””
/noh-BAHN-dlah/
“Of/with the people; conventionally “mother of the people.””
/noh-BAHN-too/
“Associated with silence or quietness; conventionally “mother of the quiet ones/silence.””
/noh-bah-THOO-leh/
“A child associated with beauty and loveliness”
/noh-BOO-hleh/
“Of royalty, kingship, or chieftaincy; conventionally “mother of royalty.””
/noh-boo-KHOH-see/
“A woman of friendship and fellowship”
/noh-boon-GAH-nee/
“Mother of humanity, kindness, and good character”
/noh-BOON-too/
“A prayerful one; prayer”
/noh-khoo-LEH-koh/
“A life surrounded by gratitude and thanksgiving”
/noh-koo-BON-gah/
“A beautiful one; a child surrounded by beauty”
/noh-KOO-hleh/
“Light; conventionally “mother of light.””
/noh-koo-KHAN-yah/
“Freedom and the hope of living unrestrained”
/noh-koo-LOO-leh-koh/
“Goodness, virtue, and righteousness”
/noh-koo-LOON-gah/
“Life; living; conventionally “mother of life.””
/noh-koo-PEE-lah/
“With joy and happiness”
/noh-koo-toh-KOH-zah/
“Peace, calm, and gentleness”
/noh-koo-TOO-lah/
“A child associated with humility and modesty”
/noh-koo-zee-TOH-bah/
“Peaceful, gentle, and composed”
/noh-koo-ZOH-lah/
“Increase; growth; expansion.”
/noh-KWAHN-dah/
“Mother of knowledge and wisdom”
/noh-KWAH-zee/
“A child surrounded by love”
/noh-loo-TAHN-doh/
“Mother of knowledge; wise and well-informed”
/noh-LWAH-zee/
“A woman of treasures; precious and treasured”
/noh-mah-GOO-goo/
“Of the day(s), sunlight, or daylight; conventionally “mother of the day(s).””
/noh-mah-LAHN-gah/
“Mother of strength; a name wishing courage and inner power”
/nom-MUN-dlah/
“Mother of the kingdom, governance, or authority.”
/nom-BOO-soh/
“Mother of wealth or abundance.”
/nom-TSEH-boh/
“Mother of a secret; associated with secrecy or mystery.”
/nohm-FEEH-loh/
“Mother of education, learning, or knowledge.”
/nom-FOON-doh/
“Associated with celebration and ceremony”
/nohm-KOH-see/
“Mother of patience; a patient and steady person”
/noh-MOHN-deh/
“Mother of life; a beautiful affirmation of vitality and blessing”
/nom-PEE-loh/
“A life marked by success and prosperity”
/nom-poo-meh-LEH-loh/
“With kindness and grace”
/NOHM-sah/
“Mother of work or labour.”
/nohm-BEHN-zee/
“A child welcomed with prayer and spiritual hope”
/nom-tahn-DAH-zoh/
“Kindness and grace”
/noh-MOO-sah/
“Mother of nature or creation; a name honoring the natural world and origins”
/nom-VEH-loh/
“Mother of rain; a blessing of life-giving rain”
/noh-MVOO-lah/
“Mother of effort, striving, or struggle.”
/nohm-ZAH-moh/
“One who has praise”
/non-doo-MEE-soh/
“A distinguished historical Zulu name associated with courage and military leadership”
/non-gah-LAH-zah/
“One who has good fortune”
/non-HLAHN-hlah/
“Beautiful one; mother of beauty.”
/NOHN-hleh/
“Mother of freedom or liberation.”
/non-koo-loo-LEH-koh/
“Mother of love.”
/non-TAN-doh/
“Beautiful one; mother of beauty.”
/non-tleh/
“Mother of humility, meekness, or obedience.”
/non-toh-BEH-koh/
“With joy and happiness”
/noh-n-toh-KOH-zoh/
“One who has a gift”
/noh-SEE-poh/
“Mother of the nation.”
/noh-SEE-zweh/
“A child born into love”
/noh-TAHN-doh/
“Mother of trust; trustworthy and dependable”
/noh-tem-BEH-kah/
“Mother of hope.”
/noh-THEM-bee/
“Prosperous or wealthy one.”
/noh-TEE-leh/
“With peace; peaceful one”
/noh-TOO-lah/
“Mother of peace; one who brings reconciliation”
/noh-KHOH-loh/
“One who overcomes and is victorious”
/n-koh-BEE-leh/
“A courageous conqueror who overcomes every enemy”
/n-koh-bee-ZEE-tah/
“A strong and victorious person destined to overcome great challenges”
/n-koh-bee-ZEE-zweh/
“Young man; a name celebrating youthful strength and promise”
/nsee-ZWAH/
“Will, desire, purpose, or love.”
/n-TAHN-doh/
“The will or desire of the Lord/God.”
/n-tahn-doh-yen-KOH-see/
“The will or desire of the nation.”
/n-tahn-doh-yeh-SEE-zweh/
“A joyful, happy child”
/n-toh-KOH-zoh/
“Beautiful girl or beautiful daughter.”
/ntohm-BEHN-hleh/
“Girl; daughter; young woman.”
/ntohm-BEE/
“A girl again, warmly welcomed as another daughter in the family”
/ntom-bee-FOO-tee/
“Father’s girl; a beloved daughter with a strong family bond”
/ntom-bee-kah-YEE-seh/
“The only girl in the family”
/ntom-bee-ZOH-dwah/
“Historical Zulu male name, notably borne by Ntshingwayo kaMahole; a secure literal lexical meaning is not established.”
/ntshing-GWAH-yoh/
“Progress, development, and flourishing”
/n-too-TOO-koh/
P
“Rise to greatness and make a strong mark in the world”
/pah-kah-MAH-nee/
“Has risen; has been raised or elevated.”
/pah-kah-MEE-leh/
“Raise up; lift up.”
/pah-kah-MEE-sah/
“An uplifting or raising up; one who brings encouragement”
/pah-kah-MEE-soh/
“Awaken to life and opportunity”
/pah-PAH-mah/
“A reminder to keep going, no matter the difficulty”
/pee-keh-LEH-lah/
“Keep persevering and remain strong through every season”
/pee-keh-leh-LAH-nee/
“Live fully and flourish”
/PEE-lah/
“She has returned, bringing renewed hope to the family”
/pin-DEE-leh/
“Has been returned; has been restored.”
/pin-dee-SEE-weh/
“May you succeed, prosper, and flourish”
/poo-meh-LEH-lah/
“One who has achieved success and brings pride”
/poo-meh-LEH-leh/
“Rest; rest peacefully.”
/POOM-lah/
“Rest; one who rests.”
/poom-LAH-nee/
“Has rested; is at rest.”
/poom-ZEE-leh/
Q
“Be careful and wise; a protective wish for a child who moves through life safely”
/kah-PEH-lah/
“Be careful and remain vigilant”
/qah-peh-LAH-nee/
“Blossom; bloom.”
/kah-KAH-zah/
“One who has emerged or come into the world”
/kha-moo-KEE-leh/
“Hero, brave one, or champion”
/GHAH-weh/
“Heroine; a brave and admirable woman”
/khah-weh-KAH-zee/
“Has moved away; is distant. Its use as a personal name is attested, but “distinguished” is not the direct lexical meaning.”
/kheh-LEE-leh/
“Keep moving forward with courage and determination”
/koo-BEH-kah/
“A hopeful call to persevere and carry on”
/koo-beh-KAH-nee/
“A strong and steadfast woman”
/kee-NEE-leh/
“May you grow strong and help strengthen those around you”
/kee-nee-SAH-nee/
“Steadfast, strong, and true to herself”
/kee-nee-SEE-leh/
“Truth; a truthful and sincere person”
/kee-NEE-soh/
“Straight; right; correct; upright.”
/kॉन-DEE-leh/
“A historical Nguni/Zulu clan and personal name, associated with the eponymous ancestor Qwabe; it does not have a securely established literal lexical meaning.”
/KWAH-beh/
S
“A share or portion, warmly suggesting a child who has been given a special place in the family”
/sah-BEH-loh/
“We build; a hopeful name for a child who helps create a strong future”
/SAH-kheh/
“We have built a strong foundation and come through challenges”
/sah-KHEE-leh/
“A child who strengthens the family and helps build a loving home”
/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/
“Build the home”
/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/
“She has been welcomed and warmly received”
/sah-moo-keh-lee-SEE-weh/
“Welcome or acceptance; a child lovingly received into the family”
/sah-moo-KEH-loh/
“The family has grown and become more plentiful”
/sahn-DEE-leh/
“Increase; augmentation; addition.”
/sahn-DEE-soh/
“We are satisfied; our family is complete”
/sah-NEH-leh/
““We have been satisfied/contented,” or “we are content.””
/sah-neh-lee-SEE-weh/
“Example; model; illustration.”
/sboh-NEH-loh/
“One who shows or reveals”
/s-boh-NEE-soh/
““She has worked” / “has worked.””
/seh-ben-ZEE-leh/
““We have enough” or “we are content/satisfied.””
/seh-na-MEE-leh/
“A historic royal name borne by King Senzangakhona of the Zulu kingdom”
/sen-zahn-gah-KHOH-nah/
“Deed, action, or achievement”
/SEHN-zoh/
“A historic royal name associated with Zulu kingship and a powerful legacy”
/SHAH-kah/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/shing-AH-nah/
““We hold each other” / “we are united.””
/see-bam-BEH-neh/
“We are thankful; we have given thanks”
/see-bon-GEE-leh/
“Blessed and richly favoured”
/see-boo-see-SWEH-leh/
“God’s blessing; a blessing”
/see-boo-SEE-soh/
“A request or heartfelt wish”
/see-CHEH-loh/
“Fame; renown; reputation.”
/see-DOO-moh/
“Desire or cherished wish”
/see-FEE-soh/
“Lesson; learning; education.”
/see-FOON-doh/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/see-gah-NAHN-dah/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/see-goo-YAH-nah/
“Beautiful or good”
/SEE-hleh/
“A treasured remembrance”
/see-khoom-BOO-zoh/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/see-khoo-NYAH-nah/
“All is well; a child who brings goodness and well-being”
/see-loon-GEE-leh/
“A precious miracle and source of wonder”
/see-mahn-gah-LEE-soh/
“We have been represented.”
/see-meh-lee-SEE-weh/
“We stand for what is good.”
/see-meh-loh-KOOH-leh/
“We have been given this child as a precious gift”
/seem-PHEE-weh/
“We have been cared for / looked after.”
/see-nah-keh-KEL-weh/
“We have waited.”
/sin-DEE-weh/
“We have hope and confidence in the future”
/see-neh-TEM-bah/
“We have been given.”
/see-nee-keh-ZEE-weh/
“We have been given her as a precious gift”
/see-nee-KEE-weh/
“Together, we overcome every challenge”
/see-N-koh-bah/
“We have overcome and triumphed”
/see-n-koh-BEE-leh/
“We have strength/power.”
/see-pah-MAN-dlah/
“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”
/see-peh-SEE-hleh/
“A treasured gift and blessing”
/SEE-poh/
“Female gift; gift daughter.”
/see-poh-KAH-zee/
“We have made it through and succeeded”
/see-poo-meh-LEH-leh/
“A child welcomed as a precious gift”
/see-SEE-poh/
“We are faithful and trustworthy”
/see-tem-beh-KEE-leh/
“We have hoped; we have trusted.”
/see-tem-BEE-leh/
“A promise; one who can be trusted”
/see-tem-BEE-soh/
“We give thanks”
/see-yah-BON-gah/
“We are rejoicing because of this child”
/see-yah-jah-BOO-lah/
“We are growing—an expression of hope for a flourishing life”
/see-yah-KHOO-lah/
“We love him or her”
/see-yah-m-TAN-dah/
“A warmly welcomed child received with joy”
/see-yah-moo-KEH-lah/
“We are growing”
/see-yahn-DAH/
“We embrace; we hug.”
/see-yah-SAHN-gah/
“We are happy and celebrating”
/see-yah-toh-KOH-zah/
“We are striving and persevering”
/see-yah-ZAH-mah/
“We have been helped”
/see-zah-KEH-leh/
“Help us; a loving appeal for support and blessing”
/see-ZAH-nee/
“We have come/arrived.”
/see-ZEE-leh/
“We have been given; we have been gifted.”
/see-zee-PEE-weh/
“We will live”
/see-zoh-PEE-lah/
“Nation; belonging to the people”
/SEE-zweh/
“We have waited.”
/sleen-DEE-leh/
“We are amazed; astonished.”
/smah-NGEH-leh/
“A historical Zulu name/title notably associated with John Langalibalele Dube (uSomtseu), often glossed as 'father of the nation.'”
/som-TSEH-woo/
“We are happy.”
/stah-BEE-leh/
T
“Be happy and joyful”
/tah-BAH-nee/
“She who is joyful and happy”
/tah-BEE-leh/
“One who brings happiness and joy”
/tah-BEE-sah/
“She has made us happy; has brought happiness.”
/tah-bee-SEE-leh/
“Joy and happiness”
/tah-BEE-soh/
“She has been prayed for and welcomed with hope”
/than-dah-ZEE-leh/
“Beloved; one who is worthy of love”
/tahn-DEH-kah/
“Loved one; one who is loved.”
/tahn-deh-KEE-leh/
“Beloved and cherished”
/tahn-DEE-weh/
“Love”
/TAHN-doh/
“Beautiful love”
/tan-doh-KOO-hleh/
“Love that is beautiful and good”
/tan-doh-LOO-hleh/
“The love of the Lord.”
/than-doh-lwen-KOH-see/
“Our love; a child who unites the family in affection”
/than-doh-LWEH-too/
“Love and peace”
/than-doo-KHOH-loh/
“Hope and trust in a bright future”
/TEM-bah/
“Keep hope and trust in the journey ahead”
/tem-BAH-nee/
“Trustworthy, faithful, and dependable”
/tem-BEH-kah/
“Faithful, trustworthy, and true-hearted”
/tem-beh-KEE-leh/
“Have faith; trust and hope”
/tem-beh-LAH-nee/
“Beautiful hope for a joyful future”
/tem-beh-LEE-hleh/
“Hope; trust/faith.”
/TEM-bee/
“Trust in the Lord; one who places faith in God”
/tem-bin-KOH-see/
“Be humble; one who embodies humility”
/toh-BEH-kah/
“Humble; one who has become humble.”
/toh-BEE-leh/
“Be happy and celebrate”
/toh-KOH-zah/
“Rejoice; may this child bring happiness”
/toh-koh-ZAH-nee/
“She has brought happiness and celebration”
/toh-koh-ZEE-leh/
“Quiet, calm, and peaceful”
/TOO-lah/
“Be peaceful and gentle”
/too-LAH-nee/
“Quiet one; be quiet.”
/TOO-lee/
“Peaceful, quiet, and gentle”
/too-LEE-leh/
“She has become calm and peaceful”
/too-lee-SEE-leh/
“Peaceful and calm”
/too-loo-KHOH-loh/
V
“Avoid enemies; evade enemies.”
/vee-kee-ZEE-thah/
“Wake up; rise with purpose”
/voo-KAH-nee/
“Awakened; one who has risen”
/voo-KEE-leh/
“Agree; consent.”
/voo-MAH-nee/
“Has agreed; has consented.”
/voo-MEE-leh/
“Has come to life; has revived/awakened.”
/voo-SEE-leh/
“She has been blessed.”
/voo-see-SEE-weh/
“Revive the people and carry the family’s future forward”
/voo-see-ZWEH/
“Awaken kindness, mercy, or grace.”
/voo-soo-MOO-sah/
“Revive and restore the homestead”
/voo-soo-MOO-zee/
“Rejoice and be glad”
/voo-YAH-nee/
“She has been made happy; a name celebrating joy and gladness”
/voo-YEE-swah/
“Joy; happiness.”
/VOO-yaw/
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Z
“A self-reliant person who builds a strong future”
/zah-KHEH-leh/
“Try; make an effort.”
/ZAH-mah/
“Try (plural); make an effort.”
/zah-MAH-nee/
“A historic Zulu female personal name, conventionally understood as referring to striving for the Ntungwa/Zulu people.”
/zah-mahn-TOONG-wah/
“She has tried; she has made an effort.”
/zah-MEE-leh/
“She has been welcomed or received; a name celebrating a warmly embraced child”
/zah-moo-keh-lee-SEE-weh/
“She is being welcomed/received; she has been welcomed.”
/zah-moo-keh-LEE-swah/
“The family has grown; there are more of us now”
/zahn-DEE-leh/
“They have been increased.”
/zahn-dee-SWEE-weh/
“The family has enough; this child completes us”
/zah-NEH-leh/
“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”
/zee-BHEH-bhoo/
“Rule yourself; govern yourself.”
/zee-BOO-seh/
“They are present; they have arrived”
/zee-KHOH-nah/
“Flowers; flourishing beauty and abundance”
/zeem-BAH-lee/
“Stand up for yourselves.”
/zee-meh-LEH-nee/
“Determined, focused, and ready to reach great goals”
/zee-mee-SEH-leh/
“Beautiful ones; beautiful child”
/ZIN-hleh/
“Devoted; dedicated; having devoted oneself.”
/zee-nee-KEH-leh/
“Keep quiet; be silent.”
/zee-too-LEH-leh/
“They are increasing; they are growing.”
/zee-YAHN-dah/
“Only one or unique”
/ZOH-dwah/
“Calm and peaceful”
/zoh-LEE-leh/
“All; everything.”
/ZON-keh/
“Has risen; a child who rises to meet life with strength”
/zoo-KEE-leh/
“Bring glory and honour”
/zoo-KEE-sah/
“Glory; a bright wish for honour and distinction”
/ZOO-koh/
“His nation/country; of his land.”
/zweh-LAH-kheh/
“Our country or homeland”
/zweh-LEH-too/
“Nation/country (from izwe).”
/ZWEH-lee/
“The nation/country is broad or vast.”
/zweh-lee-BAHN-zee/
“What does the nation say?”
/zweh-lee-TEE-nee/
“The whole nation; unity and wholeness”
/zweh-LON-keh/
“Broad; wide; expansive.”
/ZWEE-deh/