Submitted Names in Zimbabwe

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Zimbabwe.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ivoire f English (American, Rare), French (African, Rare)
Derived from French ivoire meaning "ivory", which makes this name a cognate of Ivory.
Iwani f African
Means "speak out".
Izwirashe m & f Shona
It means "the voice of the Lord", one can also use Izwi as the shorter form.
Jabai m African
Named after a african serial killer in the 5th century.
Jabulani m Ndebele, Zulu
Means "enjoy" or "be happy all" in Ndebele and "rejoice" in Zulu.
Ja'ebun m African
Used for the warrior of the tribe KIKI in Nigeria
Jairiro m & f Shona
It means "to be used to; accustomation to".
Jalaysia f English (African, Modern)
Possibly a combination of Jayla and Alicia, Alice, Asia 1 or Malaysia
Janeiro m Portuguese (African), Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from Portuguese janeiro "January".
Janha m & f Shona
Meaning "one's turn; chance; opportunity".
Jasiba f African (Rare)
Meaning "wealthy noble princess" and "one who descends from the highest regal nobility" ... [more]
Jaturikua m Southern African, Herero
Means "to be uplifted" or "placed above".
Jebet f African
Kalenjin name from the Rift Valley area of Kenya. Means born 'during the day'.
Jekesai f Shona
"Make it clear". Meant to speak to neighbor or family to make clear their position or purpose.
Jiho m & f Shona
Meaning “ultisol” in Shona.
Jinga m & f Shona
Meaning “piedmont; towards or near the foundation; base.” Longer forms of the name include Jingarechikomo, Jingachinga or Jingarashe.
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Joikea f African
Means "joy" in the Nuer language.
Jomo m African (Rare)
Jomo Kenyatta was the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya.
Jorjine f French (African, Rare)
Likely a variant spelling of Georgine.
Jorley m African
Name of African origin, meaning "peace".
Joshi m African
Means "galloping" in Swahili.
Joshuwa m Shona
Shona version of the name Joshua.
Josimar m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Josmar. A famous bearer of this name is Brazilian soccer player Josimar Higino Pereira, who popularized "Josimar" as an independent name.
Jospin m French (African)
Archaic northern French diminutive of Josse.
Jourdin m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Jourdin.
Jovia f English (African)
Likely a feminine form of Jove or a variation of Jovita
Joyeuse f French (African)
Direct adoption of the adjective joyeuse, the feminine form of the adjective joyeux, "joyful".
Judithe f Portuguese (Brazilian), French (African), Haitian Creole, Greenlandic, English (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Portuguese variant of Judite, English and French variant of Judith and Danish and Greenlandic variant of Juditha.
Juliena f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Juliana, possibly influenced by Julienne.
Julitha f English (African), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Julith with an additional -a. This name is chiefly used in Tanzania.
Jumoki f & m African, Yoruba, Nigerian
Jumoki which in Nigerian means "everyone loves the baby". There is a dog on youtube named Moki, which is short for Jumoki.
Justicia f English (African), Indonesian (Rare), Puerto Rican
An elaborated form of the English word justice. Justicia is also a genus of flowering plants in the bear's breeches family, Acanthaceae. The genus name honors the Scottish horticulturist James Justice.
Kabena f & m English, African
Allegedly a form of Kwabena. While this name seems to be used exclusively as a masculine name in Africa, in English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name.
Kabwe m & f Southern African
"A small rock or stone." Opposite name: Chibwe
Kafele m African
Origin uncertain, possibly a Chewa name.
Kafi f & m African, Muslim
means "sufficient" and "quiet"
Kaielle f English (African)
Combination of the names Kai 1 and Elle.
Kaima f African
Name of African origin, meaning "Our God", or "the God we know", or also "gift of God".
Kambeu m Shona
Kambeu means "little seed". This name may be given to a child who was very small at birth
Kamuzu m Southern African
Means "little root" in Chichewa.
Kanau m African
Allegedly used among the Limba people of Sierra Leone.
Kangwa m & f Southern African, Bemba
Means 'healing tree" in Bemba.
Karikoga m Shona
Means "one who is alone". The name may be given to say that one who lives alone or was born alone without siblings.
Karo m African
It is Isoko name, Niger Delta Nigeria.
Kataka m African
From the Kenyan Luhya tribe for a leader or elder.
Katsiru f Shona
Means "female cow" in Shona.
Kaunda f & m African
swahilli... [more]
Kayen m African
(Nigerian)"celebrated", (Yoruba)" long-hoped-for child"
Kayokwa m Southern African, Bemba
Means "sugar, sweet" in Bemba.
Kedisaletse m Southern African
Botswanian name.
Kemba f & m African, Caribbean
Means "peel" in Swahili and "full of faith" in a Central African language.... [more]
Kenam f Southern African
Transferred use of the surname Kenam.
Keolebogile f & m Tswana, African
I thanked (God).
Kgabu m & f African, Zulu
Means "to decorate richly" in Zulu.
Kgotso f Southern African
Botswanian name.
Khayelihle f Ndebele
Means "good home" in Ndebele.
Khethiwe f African, Zulu
Means "chosen, the one who is chosen" in Zulu.
Khotso m & f African
Means 'Peace'Tshwana(South African)
Kianda f African Mythology, Southern African
Kianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen in traditional Angolan culture. Kianda was traditionally worshipped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea... [more]
Kiesse f & m Southern African
Bantu name meaning "happiness" or "joy".
Kimani m African
"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kingdavid m English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African)
Combination of King and David, possibly used in reference to the Biblical character, King David of Israel.
Kingdom m English (American, Rare), English (African)
Either a transferred use of the surname Kingdom or else directly from the English word, perhaps taken from the biblical phrase kingdom of God... [more]
Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.
Kipenzi f & m Swahili, African
means "darling", "favorite", "loved one"
Kizito m African
Means "Gift from God" or "Child who God loves". St. Kizito is the youngest of the 22 Ugandan martyrs. He is the patron saint of children and primary schools.
Knowledge f & m English (Puritan), Literature, English (African)
From Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun) from an Old English compound based on cnāwan meaning "know."... [more]
Kolajo m African
An Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
Komla m African
Used in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konadu f & m African
Used among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Kondo m Swahili, African
means "war"
Kosy f African
Nigerian
Kromanti m African
War god of ghana
Kucheli f African
Name used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.
Kuchinei m Shona
Kuchinei means "What more is left to do, to see or to say" This name may be given by a parent who is at their wit's end. The Zimbabwean singer of the 1970-80s Kuchinei Chikupo was one well known bearer of this name.
Kuda m & f African (?)
Means "love" in Zimbabwe.
Kudakwashe m & f Shona, Southern African
Means "the Lord's will" in Shona.
Kudzai m & f Shona
Means "respect" in Shona.
Kudzaishe f Shona
Means "respect God" in Shona.
Kudzanayi m & f Shona
Means "respect each other" in Shona.
Kudzoka f Shona
Means "to come back" in Shona.
Kufara f Shona
Means "happiness" in Shona.
Kumba f African
A name given to the second girl child from a tribe in the Lofa county of Liberia by the kissi tribes.
Kundai f Shona
Means "overcome" in Shona.
Kuseka f Shona
Means "to laugh" in Shona.
Kutenda f & m Shona
Means "faith" or "to thank" in Shona.
Kuwilileni f African (Rare)
This name is used by a Buzzfeed Employee.
Kuziva m & f African
Zimbabwe/Shona
Kuzivakwashe f Shona
Means "God's will" in Shona.
Kwanaya f Shona
Meaning “it has rained”, rain is seen as a symbol of new life as its waters are a source of nourishment for natural life.
Kwayedza m & f Shona
Meaning “the sunlight or morning light has dawned” or “the sunrise has dawned”.
Kwoth m African, Nuer
The supreme god of the Nuer (South Sudan) who manifests himself in natural phenomena. They believe he is benign god who protects the poor and the unhappy.
Kxamshe f Southern African, San (Bushmen), !Kung
Possibly means "mouth" in !Kung (a Khoi-San language) coming from the word kxám.
Lakia f African
Means "treasure" in Swahili.
Lameck m African
Variant of Lamech.
Lamin m African
Given to the first born boy in The Gambia
Langton m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Langton, chiefly used in Zimbabwe.
Lefils m Haitian Creole, French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Lefils.
Lendl m English (African, Rare), Caribbean
Transferred use of the surname Lendl.
Lenneisha f African
a african bug
Leões m Portuguese (African)
"lions" in Portuguese
Léonelle f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Feminine form of Léonel, predominantly found in French-speaking African countries.
Léonora f French, French (African)
French form of Leonora. This name is borne by Léonora Miano (1973-), an award-winning Cameroonian writer.
Leviticus m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare), African American
From the name of the book of the Old Testament, which means "of the Levites, of the tribe of Levi". Some parents in the United States view it as a full form or more formal version of the name Levi.
Leya f Central African, Southern African
Unknown origin. It is specially popular in the RD Congo, Zambia and Uganda.
Liano m English (African)
Masculine Form Of Liana
Lifalakhe f Ndebele
Means "her inheritance" in Ndebele.
Light m & f English (African)
From the English word light meaning "Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light".... [more]
Lightness f English (African)
From the English word lightness meaning "the amount of lights". This name is mainly found in Tanzania.
Lindalva f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Contraction of Linda and Dalva. This name was borne by Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira.
Lingadani f Ndebele
Means "don't be sad" in Ndebele.
Liseli f Southern African
Means "light" in Lozi.
Living m English (African)
Either from the English word living or a short form of Livingstone.
Livingstone m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Livingstone.
Liwoli f Southern African
Malawian name.
Locardia f African (Rare), English (Rare)
Locardia Ndandarika (1945-) is a Zimbabwean sculptor, the first woman in her country to take up stone carving professionally.
Loide f Southern African, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of the Biblical name Lois 1.
Lordina f English (African)
Feminine form of Lord. This name is primarily used in Ghana.
Loveday f & m English (African), English (British, Rare), Cornish (Rare), Medieval English, Literature
Medieval form of the Old English name Leofdæg, literally "beloved day". According to medieval English custom, a love day or dies amoris was a day for disputants to come together to try to resolve their differences amicably... [more]
Loveness f English (African)
From the rare English word loveness meaning "love".
Lovenie f African
From the word "love".
Lucresse f Medieval French, French (Rare), French (African, Rare), English (Rare, Archaic)
Middle French form of Lucretia, still occasionally found in French-speaking Africa.
Lushomo f & m Southern African
"Grace or mercy" (chisomo)
Lutendo f & m African
Means: Faith... [more]
Luthando m & f Southern African, Xhosa
Means "it's love" in Xhosa.
Luyando m & f Tonga
Means “To Love” in Tonga. Related to the Tongan name Yandwa.
Lwando m Southern African
Transferred use of the surname Lwando.
Machiveyi f Shona
"What do you seek or covert?" Situational name given in circumstance where family has covetous neighbours or kin.
Macmillan m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname MacMillan.
Maelyn f English (African, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Mae and the popular name suffix lyn.
Maenza m & f Shona
Meaning “rainy season”, it is synonymous with the name Zienza.
Mafezi m Southern African
Masculine name in the Chichewa language, country Malawi in southeastern Africa.
Magdalène f French (Archaic), French (African)
Earlier form of Madeleine, as well as a more learned borrowing of Magdalena. This form is now mainly used in French-speaking African countries.
Magdelène f French (Archaic), French (African)
Variant of Magdalène. This form is now mainly used in French-speaking African countries.
Maidei f Shona
Means "what you want" in Shona.
Maita f Shona
A Shona (Zimbabwean) name that implies gratitude for something that has been done well. It may be spelt as Mayita or Mazvita depending on the area of origin of the speaker.... [more]
Maitaishe m & f Shona
It means "You have done it Lord" or simply, "Thank you Lord."
Majaya m Shona
Given to the last male born of the the family born in the same year. If families have male children in a given year the last to be born normally carries the name. The year of boys.
Makanaka f Shona
Makanaka means "You are good". #This name is usually given in praise of God".
Makatendeka m & f Shona
Means "you are faithful (to God)" in Shona.
Makida f African
In Ethiopia, Makida was another name for the Queen of Sheba.
Makiese m & f African, Kongo
Means "happiness" in Kikongo.
Makomborero f Shona
Means "blessings" in Shona.
Maleba m African
African name, originally from Angola
Mallen m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mallen.
Manatsa m Shona
Means "you have made perfect" in Shona.
Mandisa f Southern African, Xhosa, Zulu
Derived from Xhosa and Zulu mnandi meaning "sweet" or "nice, pleasant".
Maneta m & f Shona
It means "You are tired or weary."
Manette f Luxembourgish, Louisiana Creole, Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (British, Rare, Archaic)
Diminutive of Marie. In Louisiana, this name was also considered a rhyming variant of Nanette.
Mangeni f & m African
means "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Mangwanani f Shona
Means "morning" in Shona.
Manouchka f Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), French (Rare)
French form of Manushka. (Cf. Manouschka, Manoushka.) A known bearer is Gabonese filmmaker Manouchka Kelly Labouba.
Marita f Shona
Shona form of Martha.
Marjorine f English (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Marjorie chiefly used in Uganda.
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Masamanisi f & m Southern African, Shona
Means "summons (to court)", ultimately from the English word summons.
Mashudu m & f African
Mashudu is a name used the Vha-Venda tribe in the far north of South Africa (Limpopo Province). The name means Luck
Masiko f African
'culture'
Masimba m Shona
Means "powers, energy" in Shona. Other meanings are possible.
Massiré m French (African)
French form of Massire, a french footballer got this name: Massiré Kanté.
Masvita f Shona
Means "thank you" in Shona.
Matamela m & f Southern African, Venda
Possibly means "the one who does not hold grudges" in Venda. It is the first name of the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa (1952-).
Mateo m Shona
It is the Shona version of the name Matthew.
Mathews m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mathews.
Matidadisa m & f Shona
Means "you have done us proud" in Shona.
Matigonera m & f Shona
Means "you have done us good" in Shona.
Matinunura m & f Shona
Means "you have rescued us" in Shona.
Matinyaradza m & f Shona
Means "you have comforted us" in Shona.
Matipa m & f Shona
Means "you have given us" in Shona.
Matirangarira m & f Shona
Means "you have remembered us" in Shona.
Matiropafadza m & f Shona
Means "you have blessed us" in Shona.
Matizorodza m & f Shona
Means "you have given us rest/peace" in Shona.
Matshadi f African
Setswana
Matshepo f Southern African
Feminine form of Tshepo.
Maurisha f African
It's a female version of Maurice, which means "from Mauritania", current Morocco.
Mavhu f Shona
Means "sand" in Shona.
Mawanikwa f Southern African, Shona
Means "you have been found" and "married" in Shona.
Mawena f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin. meaning "God is good".
Mawuena f African
god is the giver... [more]
Mayibongwe f Ndebele
Means "give thanks" in Ndebele.
Mayibongwinkosi m Ndebele
Means "give thanks to the Lord" in Ndebele.
Mayibuye m & f Ndebele
Means "let it come" in Ndebele.
Mayihlome m & f Ndebele
Means "let's take up arms" in Ndebele.
Mayowa m & f African
Some sources say this name means "one who brings joy".... [more]
Mazvita f Shona
Means "we are grateful" or "many thanks" in Shona.
Mbada f Shona
Means "leopard" in Shona.
Mbalienhle f Ndebele, Zulu
Means "beautiful flower" in Zulu and Ndebele, from mbali "flower, flowers" and enhle "something that is beautiful of nice".
Mbuso m Ndebele
Means "kingdom" in Ndebele.
Mechine f African (Modern, Rare)
African name meaning "Tears/Sadness." From common dialect of Bassa. Appearance in Liberia and Ghana.... [more]
Médiatrice f French (African)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and Spanish/Portuguese equivalents Mediatrix and Mediatriz, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Mehluli m Ndebele
Means "conquerer" in Ndebele.
Mekdes f African
African, Ethiopia
Mengesha m African
A name once found mainly amongst the higher-up figures of Imperial Ethiopia, often superseding important titles of royal hierarchy. Now a much rarer name in modern Ethiopia.
Menkam m Bamileke, African
noble child, ... [more]
Menzi m Southern African, Zulu
Means "creator" in Zulu.... [more]
Merci f & m French (African, Rare)
Occasionally used in reference to the French word merci "gratitude; thanks", as evidenced by combination names like Dieu-Merci ("Thank you, God").
Mhara f Shona
Means "impala" in Shona.
Mhizha m Shona
Means "Ironsmith" in Shona.
Mhoze m Shona
The Shona equivalent of the name Moses, also a nickname for Mhozisi.
Mhuru m Shona
Means "calf" in Shona.
Minata f African
'mother of joy'
Minèvre f French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Minerve, which is the French form of Minerva. Also compare the somewhat similar-looking names Ginevra and Guenièvre.
Minkah m African
Possibly means "Justice". This is the given name of an NFL player, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Miquelina f Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Gascon, Provençal
Portuguese diminutive of Micaela and Gascon and Provençal form of Micheline.