This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Bantu.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nyaruai f Kikuyu (Rare)More curious to know what ruai means with that you can get to know the name for it means one who comes from 'the ruai'
Nyashadzashe m & f Shonaits from zimbabwe and is in the shona language it means Gods grace
Nyashanu m & f ShonaMeaning "the fifth one". It was also the name of a Shona historical figure and King, Nyashanu, who was the ruler of a Shona people known as the Hera.
Nyokabi f Kikuyu (Archaic)Kikuyus call the maasai "ukabi" this was for girls born from this intermarriage meaning she who came from maasai land
Nzero m ShonaMeaning “wisdom; insight; sagacity”, it corresponds with the name
Njere.
Nzota m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during drought.
Nzuzi m & f KongoMeans "second born twin" in Kikongo.
Onai f ShonaMeans "Look and see".
This name may be given in various circumstances calling the hearer to look and see what transpired especially before and around the birth of that child Onayi f Shona"See it, see this". Situational name which says see what we have, behold.
Ongezwa f XhosaMeans "addition, one who was added" in Xhosa.
Oomihlynne f TswanaOomihlynne is a female South African name meaning "rising star."
Panganai m ShonaMeans "to consult or advise each other" in Shona.
Panji m & f TumbukaMeans "maybe", given after the death of the first born to say maybe he will grow.
Paradzai m ShonaParadzai means "destroy". This is possibly addressing an adversary challenging them to destroy what you have if they can".
Pasipao f & m TumbukaMeans "their ground, earth" in Tumbuka, often given after repeated deaths in the family. Refers to the fact that the child will eventually also die and be buried in the earth.
Petina f ShonaThe name of the Zimbabwian writer Petina Gappah.
Pikirayi m ShonaVow to it. Promise. Name of a Zimbabwean journalist Pikirayi Deketeke.
Popobawa m SwahiliName of a shape-shifting shetani (evil spirit) in Zanzibar mythology. It is derived from Swahili elements
popo (bat) and
bawa (wing), therefore literally meaning "bat-wing" or "winged bat"... [
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Pumbaa m Popular Culture, SwahiliMeans "to be foolish, silly, weak-minded, careless, negligent" in Swahili. This is the name of the warthog in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994).
Qondiwe f XhosaPossibly related to
qonda, meaning "to understand".
Rangariro f & m ShonaIt means "recollection; remembrance", from the verb
kurangarira.
Ratsebo f SothoDerived from the Sesotho
tsebo meaning "knowledge".
Raviro f ShonaMeans "promise, oath or pledge" in Shona.
Regai m ShonaRegai means "Let it be, leave it alone"
Reneilwe m SothoThis is borne by the retired South African soccer player Reneilwe 'Yeye' Letsholonyane (1982-).
Revai m & f ShonaMeans "Talk or gossip about".
This is a name given to address neighbours that continue to gossip about your family Rhangani m TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
rhanga meaning "to begin".
Roṋewa m & f VendaMeans "we are given" or "we are blessed" in Tshivenda.
Rolihlahla m Xhosa, Southern AfricanMeans "pulling the branch of a tree" in Xhosa, colloquially "stirring up trouble" or "troublemaker". This was the given name of Nelson Mandela (Rolihlahla Mandela) and is now typically attributed to him as a middle name.
Rua m & f Swahiliused mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [
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Rungo m SwahiliThe name Rungo has different meaning but they all mean the same thing. It mewns a “”weapon of war”” mostly a “”war club””... [
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Ruregerero m ShonaRuregerero means "Forgiveness".
This name may be given by a parent seeking forgiveness.
Ruvheneko m & f ShonaMeans "Enlightenment".
This name is a declaration that we have seen or received enlightenment or better circumstances Ruzvidzo f ShonaMeaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb
kuzvidza, meaning
"to show contempt; to despise" Rwesang m & f TswanaMeans "place on (someone's) head" in Setswana.
Sadiki m Egyptian, Arabic, SwahiliTranslating to “faithful” or “loyal,” it can always remind baby to stay dedicated to the people they love. Whether it’s through a ride-or-die friendship or sticking by their own beliefs, the name Sadiki is a constant reminder to keep a steadfast heart.
Safari f & m Swahili, Bantu, American (Modern, Rare)Means "journey" in Swahili, from Arabic سَفَر
(safar). It is commonly used by Eastern Bantus in Kenya, given to babies born when traveling or given in reference to a lot of traveling by a relative... [
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Samba f LubaMeans "to console" in Luba-Kasai.
Samkeliso m SwaziIn Swazi culture this means, a gift has been given. In Swaziland, the meaning of names is determined by the circumstances around the birth.
Sandisiwe f XhosaMeans "increased" or "we have been added to" in Xhosa.
Sarafina f SwahiliApparently means "bright star" in Swahili. The name might be best known from the South African musical "Sarafina!" Also, the name is often easily confused with the Hebrew name
Seraphina, but despite looking similar in appearance, both names clearly have completely different etymologies.
Sarudzai f ShonaMeans "Be selective or discriminate". #Depending on circumstances the name may be a call to be selective in what you do or maybe blaming someone for being discriminating"
Sauti f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "voice, noise".
Sechaba m SothoThe meaning is 'nation' as in 'our nation', 'the country we live in'.
Seilatsatsi f SothoMeaning unknown. Seilatsatsi is a character in some Sotho tales.
Sevuri m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during the rainy season.
Shida m & f Swahili, PersianThe name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles
Shumirai f ShonaMeaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”
Shumise f Xhosa10 shillings or 10 bob, created by the father of Alice Jean Shumise Madinga.... [
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Sicalo m SwaziA famous bearer is Sicalo Dlamini (1987-) son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.