Zulu boy names.
330 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abongileboy or girl“They have given thanks; they have praised.”/ah-bon-GEE-leh/Akhonaboy or girl“There is; a warm affirmation of presence and belonging”/ah-KHOH-nah/Amandawethuboy or girl“Our strength and power”/ah-mahn-dah-WEH-too/Amandlaboy or girl“Strength, power, and inner resilience”/ah-MAN-dlah/Andileboy or girl“They have grown or increased”/ahn-DEE-leh/Aneleboy or girl“They are enough; there is contentment”/ah-NEH-leh/Aphiweboy or girl“They have been given; by extension, “a gift.””/ah-PEE-weh/Asandaboy or girl“We are increasing/growing; increase.”/ah-SAHN-dah/Avuyileboy or girl“They are joyful”/ah-voo-YEE-leh/Ayandaboy or girl“They are growing and flourishing”/ah-YAHN-dah/Bafanaboy“Boys.”/bah-FAH-nah/Bambananiboy or girl“Strength through unity, solidarity, and mutual support”/bam-bah-NAH-nee/Bandileboy“They have increased and grown”/bahn-DEE-leh/Baneleboy or girl“They are enough; they bring a sense of fulfillment”/bah-NEH-leh/Bekezelaboy or girl“Be patient and endure; better days will come”/beh-keh-ZEH-lah/Bhambathaboy“A historic Zulu personal name, associated with courage and resistance”/bham-BAH-tah/Bhekaboy“Look; watch.”/BEH-kah/Bhekaniboy“Look, you all; watch, you all.”/beh-KAH-nee/Bhekiboy“Watch; look.”/BEH-kee/Bhekimpiloboy“Look after life; watch over life.”/beh-kee-MPEE-loh/Bhekinkosiboy“Look to the Lord/King.”/beh-kee-NKOH-see/Bhekisisaboy“Look carefully; examine closely.”/beh-kee-SEE-sah/Bhekithembaboy“Look to hope; look at hope.”/beh-kee-THEM-bah/Bhekizizweboy“Care for the nations”/beh-kee-ZEE-zweh/Bhekokwakheboy“One who looks after and protects his own”/beh-koh-KWAH-kheh/Bhekumuziboy“Care for and protect the homestead”/beh-kah-MOO-zee/Bongaboy“Give thanks; praise”/BONG-ah/Bonganiboy“Be thankful; give thanks”/bon-GAH-nee/Bonginkosiboy“Give thanks to the Lord”/bon-gin-KOH-see/Bongumusaboy“Give thanks for grace/mercy; praise grace.”/bong-oo-MOO-sah/Buhleboy or girl“Beauty; goodness and loveliness”/BOO-hleh/Bulelaniboy or girl“Give thanks and gratitude”/boo-leh-LAH-nee/Busisaboy or girl“To bless; a blessing”/boo-SEE-sah/Buthoboy“Regiment; army; age-regiment.”/BOO-taw/Buyelaphiboy“Where are you returning from?”/boo-yeh-LAH-pee/Buyisileboy or girl“A child who has brought someone or something back to the family”/boo-yee-SEE-leh/Cebisileboy or girl“One who has advised or helped”/seh-bee-SEE-leh/Celaniboy“Ask; make a respectful request”/cheh-LAH-nee/Celumusaboy“Ask for mercy/grace.”/seh-loo-MOO-sah/Cetshwayoboy“A historic royal name borne by King Cetshwayo of the Zulu kingdom”/ket-SHWAH-yoh/Chumaboy or girl“Wealth and prosperity; a hopeful wish for abundance”/CHOO-mah/Dabulamanziboy“One who cuts through water; a bold and memorable historical Zulu name”/dah-boo-lah-MAHN-zee/Dinganeboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king”/din-GAH-neh/Dingiswayoboy“A sought-after or much-needed person”/din-gee-SWAH-yoh/Dinuzuluboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and symbolizing royal heritage”/dee-noo-ZOO-loo/Dumisaniboy“Honor and praise; may you be praised”/doo-mee-SAH-nee/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”/eh-MAN-yoo-el/Fanaboy“Young boy.”/FAH-nah/Faneleboy or girl“Suitable, fitting, or appropriate.”/fah-NEH-leh/Fanyanaboy“Little boy; small boy.”/fah-NYAH-nah/Fezileboy or girl“Has accomplished; has achieved; has been fulfilled.”/feh-ZEE-leh/Fikelileboy or girl“Has arrived.”/fee-kee-LEE-leh/Fikiswaboy or girl“Has been caused or brought to arrive.”/fee-KEE-swah/Fundileboy or girl“Educated; learned.”/foon-DEE-leh/Gcinumuziboy“Preserve/keep the homestead or household.”/gkee-noo-MOO-zee/Godideboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/go-DEE-deh/Guguboy or girl“A precious treasure”/GOO-goo/Hlangananiboy or girl“Come together; unite.”/hlahn-gah-NAH-nee/Hloniphoboy or girl“Honor, respect, and dignity”/hlaw-NEE-poh/Impumeleloboy“Success and the joy of achieving one’s goals”/im-poo-meh-LEH-loh/Inhlanhlaboy or girl“Good luck and fortune”/in-HLAHN-hlah/Isaiahboy“The Lord is salvation”/eye-ZAY-ah/Isibindiboy or girl“Courage, bravery, and a fearless spirit”/ee-see-BEEN-dee/Israelboy“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”/IZ-ray-el/Ithembaboy or girl“Hope for good things to come”/ee-TEM-bah/Jabulaniboy“Rejoice and be happy; a child who brings celebration”/jah-boo-LAH-nee/Jamaboy“Historical name of Jama kaNdaba, an early Zulu king.”/JAH-mah/Johannesboy“The Lord is gracious”/yo-HAH-nes/Jonahboy“A dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hope”/JOH-nah/Khayaboy or girl“Home; a child who brings the family together”/KHAH-yah/Khayelihleboy“Beautiful home.”/kha-yeh-LEE-hleh/Khetheloboy“Choice; selection.”/keh-THEH-loh/Khethukuthulaboy“Choose peace.”/kheh-too-koo-TOO-lah/Khulaniboy or girl“May you grow, thrive, and reach your full potential”/koo-LAH-nee/Khulekaniboy or girl“Pray”/koo-leh-KAH-nee/Khululekileboy or girl“Free; liberated.”/khoo-loo-LEH-kee-leh/Khumbulaniboy“Remember us and keep us close in your heart”/khoom-boo-LAH-nee/Khumbulekhayaboy“Remember home.”/khoom-boo-leh-KHAH-yah/Khweziboy or girl“Morning star; a light that guides the way”/KWEH-zee/Kuhleboy or girl“Good, beautiful, or wonderful”/KOOH-leh/Kwandaboy or girl“Growth, increase, or it is increasing.”/KWAHN-dah/Kwaneleboy or girl“It is enough; the family is complete”/kwah-NEH-leh/Langaboy or girl“Sun; warmth, brightness, and life”/LAH-ngah/Langalibaleleboy“The sun is shining.”/lah-ngah-lee-bah-LEH-leh/Libusisoboy or girl“Blessing.”/lee-boo-SEE-soh/Lihleboy or girl“Beautiful; lovely”/LEE-hleh/Lindaboy“Wait patiently; also, protect and watch over”/LEEN-dah/Lindaniboy“A hopeful child who waits for good things”/lin-DAH-nee/Lindelaniboy or girl“Wait for us; a child whose arrival was lovingly awaited”/lin-deh-LAH-nee/Lindokuhleboy or girl“Expecting something beautiful and good ahead”/lin-doh-KOOH-leh/Lisakhanyaboy or girl“Still shining brightly”/lee-sah-KHAN-yah/Liyandaboy or girl“Growing and flourishing”/lee-YAN-dah/Londolozaboy or girl“A strong guardian who protects what matters”/lon-doh-LOH-zah/Lulamaboy or girl“Be well; recover; be healed.”/loo-LAH-mah/Lungeloboy or girl“Privilege, rightful place, and what is just”/loon-GEH-loh/Lungileboy or girl“Good, right, and virtuous”/loon-GEE-leh/Lusizoboy or girl“Help, assistance, or support.”/loo-SEE-zoh/Luthandoboy or girl“Love and affection”/loo-TAHN-doh/Luyandaboy or girl“Growth is increasing”/loo-YAHN-dah/Lwandileboy or girl“The family has grown and flourished”/lwan-DEE-leh/Lwandleboy or girl“Ocean or sea; vastness and strength”/LWAHN-dleh/Lwaziboy or girl“Knowledge and understanding”/LWAH-zee/Mabuthoboy“Regiments, warriors, or fighting units.”/mah-BOO-taw/Magebaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-GEH-bah/Makhanyaboy“One who shines and brings light to others”/mah-KHAHN-yah/Makhosiboy or girl“Chiefs, kings, or rulers.”/mah-KHOH-see/Malandelaboy“Follower; historically, Malandela was an early ancestor in the Zulu royal lineage.”/mah-lahn-DEH-lah/Malusiboy“Shepherd; one who tends or guides.”/mah-LOO-see/Mandlaboy“Strength, power, and inner authority”/MAHN-dlah/Mandlakaziboy or girl“Great strength and power”/man-dlah-KAH-zee/Mandlenkosiboy“Strength that comes from God”/man-dleh-NKOH-see/Manqobaboy“Conqueror; one who overcomes.”/mahn-KOH-bah/Maphithaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-PEE-tah/Mavumengwanaboy“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/Mawandeboy or girl“May the family continue to grow and flourish”/mah-WAHN-deh/Mbongeniboy or girl“Give thanks”/m-boh-NGEH-nee/Mbongiseniboy““Praise him.””/m-bong-ih-SEH-nee/Mbusiboy“King; ruler.”/m-BOO-see/Mbusoboy“Rule, leadership, and authority”/MBOO-soh/Mbuyaziboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mboo-YAH-zee/Mbuyiseloboy“Restoration; something precious has been brought back”/mboo-yee-SEH-loh/Mbuyiseniboy“Bring back to us; a name expressing restoration and family reunion”/m-boo-yee-SEH-nee/Mcebisiboy“Adviser; one who gives counsel.”/m-tseh-BEE-see/Mceboboy“Wealth and prosperity”/m-eh-BOH/Mduduziboy“One who comforts and brings reassurance”/mdoo-DOO-zee/Mfanafuthiboy“A child again; another child.”/m-fah-nah-FOO-tee/Mfundisiboy“Teacher; instructor; also minister or preacher in a church context.”/m-foo-NDEE-see/Mfundoboy or girl“Education; learning.”/m-FOON-doh/Mhlanganaboy“A historical Zulu royal name, notably Mhlangana kaSenzangakhona; the root relates to meeting or coming together.”/mhlahn-GAH-nah/Mhlengiboy“Saviour; one who rescues and protects”/m-HLEN-gee/Mkhululiboy“Liberator; one who sets others free”/m-khoo-LOO-lee/Mkhuseliboy“Protector; defender.”/m-khoo-SEH-lee/Mlulekiboy“Counsellor; adviser; guide.”/mloo-LEH-kee/Mlungisiboy“One who puts things right”/m-loon-GEE-see/Mncedisiboy“Helper; a person who supports and cares for others”/mn-cheh-DEE-see/Mnothoboy“Wealth and riches”/m-NOH-toh/Mnqobiboy“Victor; conqueror; one who overcomes.”/m-nkaw-BEE/Mnyamanaboy“The dark one; one associated with darkness.”/mnyah-MAH-nah/Mpandeboy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”/m-PAHN-deh/Mpenduloboy or girl“Answer or response”/m-pen-DOO-loh/Mpiloboy or girl“Life.”/m-PEE-law/Mpumeleloboy or girl“Success, achievement, and prosperity”/mpoo-meh-LEH-loh/Mshiyeniboy“Leave him; let him be.”/mshih-YEH-nee/Msindisiboy“Saviour; one who brings help and deliverance”/m-see-NDEE-see/Msiziboy“Helper and source of support”/m-SEE-zee/Mthandazoboy“Prayer.”/m-tan-DAH-zoh/Mthandeniboy“Love him dearly”/m-tan-DEH-nee/Mthobisiboy“One who humbles; one who causes humility.”/m-toh-BEE-see/Mthokozisiboy or girl“One who brings joy and thanksgiving”/mt-koh-zee-SEE/Mthunziboy“Shade or shelter; a comforting presence”/m-TOON-zee/Muhleboy or girl“Beautiful”/MOO-hleh/Musaboy“Kindness, grace, and goodness”/MOO-sah/Muziboy or girl“Home or homestead, a warm symbol of belonging”/MOO-zee/Muzikayiseboy“His father's homestead/home.”/moo-zee-kah-YEE-seh/Muziwokholoboy“Home/homestead of faith.”/moo-zee-woh-KHOH-loh/Muziwokuthulaboy“Home/homestead of peace.”/moo-zee-woh-koo-TOO-lah/Mveloboy or girl“Nature; the natural world and the essence of life”/MVEH-loh/Mvikeliboy“A brave protector who stands up for others”/mvee-KEH-lee/Mvulaboy“Rain; a hopeful sign of renewal and abundance”/MVOO-lah/Mvuyaneboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mvoo-YAH-neh/Mvuyisiboy“One who brings happiness and joy”/m-voo-YEE-see/Mxolisiboy“One who brings peace or forgiveness”/m-khoh-LEE-see/Mzilikaziboy“A historic Nguni/Ndebele royal name, commonly glossed as “the great path.””/mzee-lee-KAH-zee/Mziwakheboy“His home or homestead; a child who strengthens the family home”/m-zee-WAH-kheh/Mzwandileboy“The family line has grown”/m-zwan-DEE-leh/Nathiboy“With us.”/NAH-tee/Ndababoy“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”/n-DAH-bah/Ndabezithaboy“A royal form of address, roughly “Your Majesty” or “your royal highness.””/ndah-beh-ZEE-tah/Ndabukoboy“Origin; ancestry; that which is traditional/native.”/ndah-BOO-koh/Ndlelaboy“Path; way; road.”/NDEH-lah/Ndodanaboy“Son; little boy.”/n-doh-DAH-nah/Nduduzoboy“Comfort and consolation”/n-doo-DOO-zoh/Ndumisoboy“Praise; thanksgiving.”/n-doo-MEE-soh/Ngenzeniboy“What have I done? A name expressing the difficult circumstances surrounding a birth”/ngen-ZEH-nee/Nhlakaniphoboy“Intelligence and wisdom”/n-khlah-kah-NEE-poh/Nhlanhlaboy or girl“Good fortune, luck, and blessing”/n-HLAHN-hlah/Njabuloboy“Joy and happiness”/n jah-BOO-loh/Nkanyeziboy“Star.”/n-kahn-YEH-zee/Nkanyisoboy“Light; illumination.”/n-kah-NEE-soh/Nkosanaboy“Prince, young chief, or little lord”/n-koh-SAH-nah/Nkosiboy“Chief, lord, or honored leader”/n-KOH-see/Nkosikhonaboy“The Lord is here; the Lord is present”/nko-see-KHOH-nah/Nkosinathiboy“The Lord is with us”/nko-see-NAH-tee/Nkosingiphileboy““Lord, I am alive/well”; an expression of being kept alive or preserved by the Lord.”/nko-see-gee-PEE-leh/Nkululekoboy or girl“Freedom and liberty”/n-koo-loo-LEH-koh/Nongalazaboy“A distinguished historical Zulu name associated with courage and military leadership”/non-gah-LAH-zah/Nqobileboy or girl“One who overcomes and is victorious”/n-koh-BEE-leh/Nqobizithaboy“A courageous conqueror who overcomes every enemy”/n-koh-bee-ZEE-tah/Nqobizizweboy“A strong and victorious person destined to overcome great challenges”/n-koh-bee-ZEE-zweh/Nsizwaboy“Young man; a name celebrating youthful strength and promise”/nsee-ZWAH/Ntandoboy or girl“Will, desire, purpose, or love.”/n-TAHN-doh/Ntandoyenkosiboy or girl“The will or desire of the Lord/God.”/n-tahn-doh-yen-KOH-see/Ntandoyesizweboy or girl“The will or desire of the nation.”/n-tahn-doh-yeh-SEE-zweh/Ntokozoboy or girl“A joyful, happy child”/n-toh-KOH-zoh/Ntshingwayoboy“Historical Zulu male name, notably borne by Ntshingwayo kaMahole; a secure literal lexical meaning is not established.”/ntshing-GWAH-yoh/Ntuthukoboy“Progress, development, and flourishing”/n-too-TOO-koh/Phakamaniboy“Rise to greatness and make a strong mark in the world”/pah-kah-MAH-nee/Phakamisaboy“Raise up; lift up.”/pah-kah-MEE-sah/Phakamisoboy or girl“An uplifting or raising up; one who brings encouragement”/pah-kah-MEE-soh/Phaphamaboy or girl“Awaken to life and opportunity”/pah-PAH-mah/Phikelelaboy or girl“A reminder to keep going, no matter the difficulty”/pee-keh-LEH-lah/Phikelelaniboy or girl“Keep persevering and remain strong through every season”/pee-keh-leh-LAH-nee/Philaboy or girl“Live fully and flourish”/PEE-lah/Phumelelaboy or girl“May you succeed, prosper, and flourish”/poo-meh-LEH-lah/Phumeleleboy or girl“One who has achieved success and brings pride”/poo-meh-LEH-leh/Phumlaniboy“Rest; one who rests.”/poom-LAH-nee/Qaphelaboy“Be careful and wise; a protective wish for a child who moves through life safely”/kah-PEH-lah/Qaphelaniboy“Be careful and remain vigilant”/qah-peh-LAH-nee/Qhamukileboy or girl“One who has emerged or come into the world”/kha-moo-KEE-leh/Qhaweboy or girl“Hero, brave one, or champion”/GHAH-weh/Qhubekaboy or girl“Keep moving forward with courage and determination”/koo-BEH-kah/Qhubekaniboy or girl“A hopeful call to persevere and carry on”/koo-beh-KAH-nee/Qinisaniboy or girl“May you grow strong and help strengthen those around you”/kee-nee-SAH-nee/Qinisoboy or girl“Truth; a truthful and sincere person”/kee-NEE-soh/Qondileboy or girl“Straight; right; correct; upright.”/kॉन-DEE-leh/Qwabeboy“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/Sabeloboy“A share or portion, warmly suggesting a child who has been given a special place in the family”/sah-BEH-loh/Sakheboy“We build; a hopeful name for a child who helps create a strong future”/SAH-kheh/Sakhileboy or girl“We have built a strong foundation and come through challenges”/sah-KHEE-leh/Sakhumuziboy“A child who strengthens the family and helps build a loving home”/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/Sakhumziboy“Build the home”/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/Samukeloboy or girl“Welcome or acceptance; a child lovingly received into the family”/sah-moo-KEH-loh/Sandileboy“The family has grown and become more plentiful”/sahn-DEE-leh/Sandisoboy“Increase; augmentation; addition.”/sahn-DEE-soh/Saneleboy or girl“We are satisfied; our family is complete”/sah-NEH-leh/Sboneloboy“Example; model; illustration.”/sboh-NEH-loh/Sbonisoboy or girl“One who shows or reveals”/s-boh-NEE-soh/Senzangakhonaboy“A historic royal name borne by King Senzangakhona of the Zulu kingdom”/sen-zahn-gah-KHOH-nah/Senzoboy or girl“Deed, action, or achievement”/SEHN-zoh/Shakaboy“A historic royal name associated with Zulu kingship and a powerful legacy”/SHAH-kah/Shinganaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/shing-AH-nah/Sibambeneboy or girl““We hold each other” / “we are united.””/see-bam-BEH-neh/Sibusisoboy“God’s blessing; a blessing”/see-boo-SEE-soh/Siceloboy“A request or heartfelt wish”/see-CHEH-loh/Sidumoboy“Fame; renown; reputation.”/see-DOO-moh/Sifisoboy or girl“Desire or cherished wish”/see-FEE-soh/Sifundoboy“Lesson; learning; education.”/see-FOON-doh/Siganandaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-gah-NAHN-dah/Sigujanaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-goo-YAH-nah/Sihleboy or girl“Beautiful or good”/SEE-hleh/Sikhumbuzoboy“A treasured remembrance”/see-khoom-BOO-zoh/Sikhunyanaboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-khoo-NYAH-nah/Silungileboy or girl“All is well; a child who brings goodness and well-being”/see-loon-GEE-leh/Simangalisoboy“A precious miracle and source of wonder”/see-mahn-gah-LEE-soh/Simelokuhleboy or girl“We stand for what is good.”/see-meh-loh-KOOH-leh/Simphiweboy or girl“We have been given this child as a precious gift”/seem-PHEE-weh/Sinethembaboy or girl“We have hope and confidence in the future”/see-neh-TEM-bah/Sinqobaboy or girl“Together, we overcome every challenge”/see-N-koh-bah/Sinqobileboy or girl“We have overcome and triumphed”/see-n-koh-BEE-leh/Siphamandlaboy“We have strength/power.”/see-pah-MAN-dlah/Siphesihleboy or girl“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”/see-peh-SEE-hleh/Siphoboy“A treasured gift and blessing”/SEE-poh/Siphumeleleboy or girl“We have made it through and succeeded”/see-poo-meh-LEH-leh/Sisiphoboy or girl“A child welcomed as a precious gift”/see-SEE-poh/Sithembekileboy or girl“We are faithful and trustworthy”/see-tem-beh-KEE-leh/Sithembileboy or girl“We have hoped; we have trusted.”/see-tem-BEE-leh/Sithembisoboy or girl“A promise; one who can be trusted”/see-tem-BEE-soh/Siyabongaboy or girl“We give thanks”/see-yah-BON-gah/Siyajabulaboy or girl“We are rejoicing because of this child”/see-yah-jah-BOO-lah/Siyakhulaboy or girl“We are growing—an expression of hope for a flourishing life”/see-yah-KHOO-lah/Siyamthandaboy or girl“We love him or her”/see-yah-m-TAN-dah/Siyamukelaboy or girl“A warmly welcomed child received with joy”/see-yah-moo-KEH-lah/Siyandaboy or girl“We are growing”/see-yahn-DAH/Siyasangaboy or girl“We embrace; we hug.”/see-yah-SAHN-gah/Siyathokozaboy or girl“We are happy and celebrating”/see-yah-toh-KOH-zah/Siyazamaboy or girl“We are striving and persevering”/see-yah-ZAH-mah/Sizakeleboy or girl“We have been helped”/see-zah-KEH-leh/Sizophilaboy or girl“We will live”/see-zoh-PEE-lah/Sizweboy“Nation; belonging to the people”/SEE-zweh/Somtsewuboy“A historical Zulu name/title notably associated with John Langalibalele Dube (uSomtseu), often glossed as 'father of the nation.'”/som-TSEH-woo/Thabaniboy“Be happy and joyful”/tah-BAH-nee/Thabisoboy“Joy and happiness”/tah-BEE-soh/Thandoboy or girl“Love”/TAHN-doh/Thandokuhleboy or girl“Beautiful love”/tan-doh-KOO-hleh/Thandoluhleboy or girl“Love that is beautiful and good”/tan-doh-LOO-hleh/Thandolwenkosiboy“The love of the Lord.”/than-doh-lwen-KOH-see/Thandolwethuboy or girl“Our love; a child who unites the family in affection”/than-doh-LWEH-too/Thanduxoloboy“Love and peace”/than-doo-KHOH-loh/Thembaboy“Hope and trust in a bright future”/TEM-bah/Thembaniboy“Keep hope and trust in the journey ahead”/tem-BAH-nee/Thembekileboy or girl“Faithful, trustworthy, and true-hearted”/tem-beh-KEE-leh/Thembelaniboy“Have faith; trust and hope”/tem-beh-LAH-nee/Thembelihleboy or girl“Beautiful hope for a joyful future”/tem-beh-LEE-hleh/Thembinkosiboy“Trust in the Lord; one who places faith in God”/tem-bin-KOH-see/Thokozaboy or girl“Be happy and celebrate”/toh-KOH-zah/Thokozaniboy“Rejoice; may this child bring happiness”/toh-koh-ZAH-nee/Thulaboy or girl“Quiet, calm, and peaceful”/TOO-lah/Thulaniboy“Be peaceful and gentle”/too-LAH-nee/Thuluxoloboy or girl“Peaceful and calm”/too-loo-KHOH-loh/Vikizithaboy“Avoid enemies; evade enemies.”/vee-kee-ZEE-thah/Vukaniboy“Wake up; rise with purpose”/voo-KAH-nee/Vukileboy“Awakened; one who has risen”/voo-KEE-leh/Vumaniboy“Agree; consent.”/voo-MAH-nee/Vumileboy or girl“Has agreed; has consented.”/voo-MEE-leh/Vusileboy or girl“Has come to life; has revived/awakened.”/voo-SEE-leh/Vusizweboy“Revive the people and carry the family’s future forward”/voo-see-ZWEH/Vusumusaboy“Awaken kindness, mercy, or grace.”/voo-soo-MOO-sah/Vusumuziboy“Revive and restore the homestead”/voo-soo-MOO-zee/Vuyaniboy or girl“Rejoice and be glad”/voo-YAH-nee/Vuyoboy or girl“Joy; happiness.”/VOO-yaw/Wandileboy or girl“Has increased; has grown.”/wahn-DEE-leh/Wandisaboy or girl“Increase; cause to increase.”/wan-DEE-sah/Xolaniboy“Live in peace; forgive and be at peace”/khoh-LAH-nee/Xolileboy or girl“Has forgiven; has become calm/at peace.”/kho-LEE-leh/Xolisileboy or girl“Has apologized; has sought or brought calm/peace.”/khoh-lee-SEE-leh/Yamkelaboy or girl“Welcome and receive this beloved child”/yam-KEH-lah/Yandisaboy or girl“Increase and grow; a blessing that brings the family abundance”/yan-DEE-sah/Zakheleboy or girl“A self-reliant person who builds a strong future”/zah-KHEH-leh/Zamaboy or girl“Try; make an effort.”/ZAH-mah/Zamaniboy“Try (plural); make an effort.”/zah-MAH-nee/Zibhebhuboy“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zee-BHEH-bhoo/Zibuseboy“Rule yourself; govern yourself.”/zee-BOO-seh/Zikhonaboy or girl“They are present; they have arrived”/zee-KHOH-nah/Zimbaliboy or girl“Flowers; flourishing beauty and abundance”/zeem-BAH-lee/Zimeleniboy“Stand up for yourselves.”/zee-meh-LEH-nee/Zimiseleboy or girl“Determined, focused, and ready to reach great goals”/zee-mee-SEH-leh/Zinikeleboy or girl“Devoted; dedicated; having devoted oneself.”/zee-nee-KEH-leh/Zithuleleboy“Keep quiet; be silent.”/zee-too-LEH-leh/Ziyandaboy or girl“They are increasing; they are growing.”/zee-YAHN-dah/Zolileboy or girl“Calm and peaceful”/zoh-LEE-leh/Zukileboy“Has risen; a child who rises to meet life with strength”/zoo-KEE-leh/Zukisaboy or girl“Bring glory and honour”/zoo-KEE-sah/Zukoboy“Glory; a bright wish for honour and distinction”/ZOO-koh/Zwelakheboy“His nation/country; of his land.”/zweh-LAH-kheh/Zwelethuboy or girl“Our country or homeland”/zweh-LEH-too/Zweliboy“Nation/country (from izwe).”/ZWEH-lee/Zwelibanziboy“The nation/country is broad or vast.”/zweh-lee-BAHN-zee/Zwelithiniboy“What does the nation say?”/zweh-lee-TEE-nee/Zwelonkeboy“The whole nation; unity and wholeness”/zweh-LON-keh/Zwideboy“Broad; wide; expansive.”/ZWEE-deh/