Names in Zambia

Alinafe f & m Chewa
Means "he or she is with us" in Chewa.

Anaclet m French (African)
French form of Anacletus, most common in Francophone Africa.

Bijou f & m French (African)
Means "jewel" in French. It is mostly used in French-speaking Africa.

Blessing m & f English (African)
From the English word blessing, of Old English origin. This name is most common in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa.

Chifundo m & f Chewa
Means "mercy" in Chewa.

Chifuniro m & f Chewa
Means "will, wish" in Chewa.

Chikondi m & f Chewa
Means "love" in Chewa.

Chikumbutso m & f Chewa
Means "memory" in Chewa.

Chimwemwe m & f Chewa
Means "joy, pleasure" in Chewa.

Chipiliro m & f Chewa
Means "perseverance, endurance" in Chewa.

Chisomo m & f Chewa
Means "grace" in Chewa.

Chiyembekezo m & f Chewa
Means "hope" in Chewa.

Comfort f English (African)
From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong". It was used as a given name after the Protestant Reformation. It is now most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

Dalitso m & f Chewa
Means "blessing" in Chewa.

Dorcas f Biblical, English (African)
Derived from Greek δορκάς (dorkas) meaning "gazelle". This is the Greek translation of the name Tabitha in the New Testament (see Acts 9:36). At present it is most commonly used in English-speaking Africa.

Fatsani m & f Chewa
Means "be meek" in Chewa.

Favour m & f English (African)
From the English word favour, ultimately from Latin faveo "to favour". This name is most common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Friday m English (African)
From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English frigedæg meaning "Frig's day". Daniel Defoe used it for a character in his novel Robinson Crusoe (1719). As a given name, it is most often found in parts of Africa, such as Nigeria and Zambia.

Ganizani m Chewa
Means "think" in Chewa.

Gift m & f English (African)
From the English word gift, of Old Norse origin. This name is most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

Gifty f English (African)
From the English word gift. This name is most common in Ghana in Africa.

Innocent m History (Ecclesiastical), English (African)
From the Late Latin name Innocentius, which was derived from innocens "innocent". This was the name of several early saints. It was also borne by 13 popes including Innocent III, a politically powerful ruler and organizer of the Fourth Crusade.... [more]

Johnson m English (African)
From an English surname meaning "son of John". As a given name, it is most common in English-speaking Africa.

Khumbo m & f Chewa
Means "wish" in Chewa.

Kondwani m Chewa, Tumbuka
Means "be happy, rejoice" in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Kumbukani m & f Chewa
Means "remember" in Chewa.

Lazarus m Biblical, Biblical Latin, English (African)
Latinized form of Λάζαρος (Lazaros), a Greek form of Eleazar used in the New Testament. Lazarus was a man from Bethany, the brother of Mary and Martha, who was restored to life by Jesus.... [more]

Limbani m Chewa
Means "be strong" in Chewa.

Limbikani m Chewa
Means "work hard" in Chewa.

Longin m Polish, French (African)
Polish and French form of Longinus. As a French given name, it is most common in Francophone Africa.

Lovemore m Southern African
From the English words love and more. This name is most common in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the south of Africa.

Madalitso m & f Chewa
Means "blessings" in Chewa.

Masozi m & f Tumbuka
Means "tears" in Tumbuka.

Mavuto m Chewa
Means "troubles, problems" in Chewa.

Mayamiko m & f Chewa
Means "praise, gratitude" in Chewa.

Mayeso m & f Chewa
Means "test (from God)" in Chewa.

Memory f English (African)
From the English word memory, ultimately from Latin memor "mindful, remembering". This name is most common in Malawi, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa.

Monday m & f English (African)
From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English mona "moon" and dæg "day". This can be given to children born on Monday, especially in Nigeria.

Mphatso m & f Chewa
Means "gift" in Chewa.

Mtendere m & f Chewa
Means "peace" in Chewa.

Mwayi f & m Chewa
Means "opportunity" in Chewa.

Mwenya f & m Chewa
From the Chewa word for a type of flowering tree (species Breonadia salicina).

Nthanda m & f Tumbuka
Means "star" in Tumbuka.

Peace f English (African)
From the English word peace, ultimately derived from Latin pax. This name is most common in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Pemphero m & f Chewa
Means "prayer" in Chewa.

Penjani m & f Tumbuka
Means "seek for, look for" in Tumbuka.

Pilirani m & f Chewa
Means "persevere, endure" in Chewa.

Praise f & m English (African)
From the English word praise, which is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Late Latin preciare, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth". This name is most common in English-speaking Africa.

Precious f English (African), African American (Modern)
From the English word precious, ultimately derived from Latin pretiosus, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth".

Promise f & m English (African)
From the English word promise, from Latin promissum. It is currently most common in parts of English-influenced Africa.

Sekani m Tumbuka
Means "laugh" in Tumbuka.

Tadala f Chewa
Means "we have been blessed" in Chewa.

Takondwa m & f Chewa
Means "we are glad" in Chewa.

Tamandani m & f Chewa
Means "exalt, praise" in Chewa.

Taonga f & m Tumbuka
Means "we are thankful" in Tumbuka.

Thoko m & f Chewa
Short form of Thokozani.

Thokozani m & f Chewa
Means "thank" in Chewa.

Tionge f & m Chewa, Tumbuka
Means "we thank" in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Tiwonge f & m Chewa
Variant of Tionge.

Tiyamike f & m Chewa
Means "we praise" in Chewa.

Wanangwa m & f Tumbuka
Means "freedom" in Tumbuka.

Wongani m & f Chewa
Means "be thankful" in Chewa.

Yamikani m & f Chewa
Means "be grateful, praise" in Chewa.

Zephania m Southern African, Eastern African
Variant of Zephaniah. This form of the name appears to be used in southern and eastern Africa.

Zikomo m & f Chewa
Means "thank you, greeting" in Chewa.