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.
Proverb m & f English (Puritan), African
Referring to the book of Proverbs in the Bible.
Providence f English (Puritan), English (African), Romani (Archaic)
Derived from the English word denoting "a manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention".
Psalms f & m English (Rare), English (African, Rare), Popular Culture
From the title of the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament, the plural of Psalm. This was used for a character, a male former slave named Psalms Jackson, in the American Western drama television series Hell on Wheels (2011-2016).
Qaqamba f African
Means "be bright" in Xhosa.
Qoqanani m & f Ndebele
Means "organise yourself" in Ndebele.
Queenelizabeth f African, Filipino
Combination of Queen and Elizabeth. Possibly used in honor of Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022).
Queenesther f English (African), African American
Combination of the word queen and Esther, used to honor Queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther in the Bible.
Queenstar f English (African, Rare)
Combination of the English words queen and star. This name is chiefly used in Ghana.
Ramsamy m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Ramsamy.
Rangariro f & m Shona
It means "recollection; remembrance", from the verb kurangarira.
Raviro f Shona
Means "promise, oath or pledge" in Shona.
Recheal f English (African)
Likely a variant of Rachel or Richelle.
Regai m Shona
Regai means "Let it be, leave it alone"
Rejoice f English (Puritan), English (African)
From the English word rejoice meaning "feel or show great joy or delight".
Remember f & m English (African), English (Puritan)
From the English word remember, ultimately from the Latin rememorārī, "to remember again", containing the root memor, "mindful".
Rendani m & f African
MEANS: PRAISE... [more]
Restitute f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Restituta. This name has not enjoyed as much use as its variant Restitude has, which is why this name is nearly extinct while that name is not.
Revai m & f Shona
Means "Talk or gossip about". This is a name given to address neighbours that continue to gossip about your family
Reydan f African
The name Reydan means "Gift of God, Handsome King". The most time this name was used was in 2017 when only 5 boys were named Reydan
Rifa m Shona
It means "legacy; inheritance".
Robinah f English (African), Eastern African
Variant of Robina primarily used in Uganda. The current prime minister of Uganda (as of 2021) is named Robinah Nabbanja.
Roeh m African (Modern, Rare)
Bassa African pronunciation of the hebrew word "Rapha," meaning "heals." Native to Ghana and Monrovia Liberia.
Rokia f French (African)
French and French African form of Ruqayya.
Rolihlahla m Xhosa, Southern African
Means "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.
Romaline f French (African, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Romualdine. It is also possible that this name is a combination of Romaine or Romane with a French feminine given name that ends in -line, such as Aline, Coraline and Pauline.
Romualde f French (African)
French feminine form of Romuald.
Romualdine f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Romualda and Romualde, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ine.
Ronika f African (?)
Most likely a short form of Veronika. Ronika Tandi (born 1975) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.
Ropafadzo f Shona
Means "blessing from God" in Shona.
Rosarie f Irish (Rare), French (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
French feminine form of Rosaire and an English variant of Rosary. This name is most prelavent in Ireland and in parts of French-influenced Africa.
Roselin f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Rosaline/Rosalin and Rosalyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 73 baby girls were recorded with the name Roselin in 2004.... [more]
Rosiliria f Portuguese (African, Rare)
Possibly from Portuguese rosa "rose" and lírio "lily" (cf. Alíria).
Roupert m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French variant of Rupert. It has fallen out of use in France, but the name is still used in francophone Africa (albeit rarely).
Roussel m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Roussel.
Rugare m Shona
Means "peace, well being" in Shona.
Rukariro f & m Shona
Means "hope" in Shona.
Runako m & f Shona
Means "beauty" in Shona.
Rungano f Shona
Means "story" in Shona.
Runyararo f Shona
Means "peace" in Shona.
Ruramai m & f Shona
Means "be righteous" in Shona.
Ruregerero m Shona
Ruregerero means "Forgiveness". This name may be given by a parent seeking forgiveness.
Rushesha f Shona
Meaning “sand”.
Rute f Shona
The Shona version of the name Ruth 1.
Ruva f Shona
Means "flower" in Shona.
Ruvarashe f Shona
Means "the Lord's flower" in Shona.
Ruvaredenga f Shona
It means "the flower of heaven".
Ruvheneko m & f Shona
Means "Enlightenment". This name is a declaration that we have seen or received enlightenment or better circumstances
Ruvimbo f Shona
Means "trust" in Shona.
Ruwadzano f Shona
Means "togetherness" in Shona.
Ruzvidzo f Shona
Meaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb kuzvidza, meaning "to show contempt; to despise"
Sabre m African, Muslim, Northern African, Iranian, Arabic (Egyptian)
African, Islamic name for boys meaning patient, sharp and enduring.
Sadzamari f Shona
Means "income" in Shona.
Saheed m African American, African
In the Middle East, Saheed holds a special place within the region’s diverse cultural mosaic. It is embraced by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt, where it represents a deep connection to religious and spiritual beliefs... [more]
Samere m Shona
Shona form of Samuel.
Samero m Shona
Shona form of Samuel.
Samhuri m Shona
Means "family head" in Shona.
Samukelisiwe f African, Zulu
Means "we have received" in Zulu.
Samweri m Shona
The Shona version of the Biblical name Samuel.
Sango m Shona
It means "jungle".
Saone f African
Seems to be predominantly used in Botswana.
Sariaha f African, English (African)
Name introduced in the early 2010s.
Sariette f French (African)
From French 'sarriette' meaning "savory," most commonly used in Cameroon.
Sarudzai f Shona
Means "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"
Sarura f Shona
It means "choose; make a selection".
Saturday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the English word for the day of the week, which derives from Old English sæterdæġ, meaning "Saturn's day".
Schola f African
Latin word used in reference to singing and learning. May be used as a diminutive of Scholastica.
Sehma m African
Variant of Sahma.
Sekwo m African
from kasem language in northern part of Ghana that is upper east region of Ghana in the west africa
Sella f African, Southern African, Eastern African, Indonesian
Meaning unknown. It may be a loan word from Arabic صَلَّى‎ (ṣallā), meaning "to pray, to bless," or Arabic سَلَّى‎ (sallā), meaning "to amuse, entertain, comfort." It may also be a variation of Selah.
Semere m African, Ethiopian
ethiopian name. meaning Everything goes fine
Semshak m African, Nigerian, Ngas
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Means "stay together".
Senhorinha f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Portuguese senhora "mistress, lady".
Senzeni m & f Ndebele
Means "what did we do?" in Ndebele.
Sethekele f Ndebele
"We visited"
Sévériane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
French form of Severiana. Also compare Sévérienne, which is a bit more common and also better documented.
Shadein f Shona, Chewa
Means "child of God" in Shona and Chewa.
Shadreck m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Shadrach. It is particularly popular in Southern African countries.
Shafawu f African
Am a Ghanaian and from the northern region of Ghana.
Shairi f African
Means "song" in Swahili.
Shamiso f Shona
Means "amazing" in Shona.
Shevan m Persian, African
From the Persian, meaning "lion".
Shingirayi f & m Shona
Means "be strong" in Shona.
Shingirirai f Shona
Means "perseverance" in Shona.
Shoko m & f Shona
It means "word", a longer form of the name is Shokorashe.
Shola m & f Yoruba, African
Short form of names that end with "sola", such as Olusola or Adesola. R&B singer Shola Ama is a well-known bearer.
Shorai m & f African
it delive from shona tribe name in Zimbabwe and it means criticise
Shumba m Shona
It means "lion".
Shumbusho f & m Rwandan, African
God's consolation. Used both as a family name or a first name.
Shumirai f Shona
Meaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”
Shunammite f English (African)
Hebrew for "woman of Shunaam." Associated with the prophet Elisha according to 2 Kings 4:8, although not used as the real name in the Bible.
Shungudzemwoyo m Shona
Means "yearnings of the heart" in Shona.
Sibakhulule m & f Ndebele
Means "we have liberated them" in Ndebele.
Sibeth f French (African, Rare)
Sibeth Ndiaye was appointed as spokesman of the French government in 2019.
Sihawukele m Ndebele
Means "have mercy on us" in Ndebele.
Sikena f English (American, Rare), African
Transferred use of the surname Sikena.
Sikhangezile f Ndebele
Means "we're receiving" in Ndebele.
Sikhethiwe f Ndebele
Means "we are chosen" in Ndebele.
Sikhulekile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.
Sikhululekile m & f Ndebele
Means "we are free" in Ndebele.
Silence m & f English (African), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)
Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere "be silent". A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey"... [more]
Silibele m Ndebele
Means "we're unaware" in Ndebele.
Simangaliso f Ndebele
Means "miracle" in Ndebele.
Simbarashe m Shona
Means "power of God" in Shona
Simbiso f Shona
Means "One who strengthens or source of encouragement".
Simukai m Shona
Means "rise up" in Shona.
Sindisa m & f Southern African (Rare), Zulu (Rare)
From Zulu sindisa meaning "save, redeem, rescue".
Sindiswa f Southern African, Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi
Means "saved" in Zulu and Xhosa.
Siphilanzima m & f Ndebele
Means "we are surviving hardships" in Ndebele.
Siphosami f Shona
Means "my gift, present" in Shona.
Siri f African
Kenya-Tanzania... [more]
Sisi f African
Means "born on a Sunday" in Fante.
Sisipho f Xhosa, Zulu, Southern African
Means "it is a gift" in Zulu and Xhosa.
Sithabisile f Ndebele
Means "we are very happy" in Ndebele.
Sithandazile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.
Sithandilizwe m & f Ndebele
Means "we love our country" in Ndebele.
Sithenjiwe f Ndebele
Means "we are trusted" in Ndebele.
Sitshengisiwe f Ndebele
Means "we were shown" in Ndebele.
Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".
Smaragde m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Smaragdos via its latinized form Smaragdus.
Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.
Sowunmi m Yoruba, African
Means "the sorcerer is attractive to me" in Yoruba.
Special f English (African)
Simply taken from the English word special.
Stellamaris f English (African)
From the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea".
Sthandekile f Ndebele
Means "we are loved" in Ndebele.
Stiviandra f Obscure, Portuguese (African, Rare)
Stiviandra Oliveira (born 1989) is an Angolan model and winner of Miss Angola 2006.
Sublime f & m English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word sublime.
Sufficient f & m English (African)
Name given in reference to 2 Corinthians 12:19, “ But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”... [more]
Sulemon m African (Rare)
Likely a rare variant of Sulaiman and Salomon that appears to be used in Nigeria.
Sunnybooi m Southern African
Namibian name.
Suntwe m & f Tonga
Means "hyena" in Tonga.
Suwilanji m & f African
From the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [more]
Svikire m & f Shona
Meaning "to arrive upon".
Swelia f African
African variation of Swela, from Arabic name Suela, meaning "beautiful and even".
Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]
Symphore m & f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Symphorus (masculine) and Symphora (feminine). This name has always been predominantly used on men, and today there are no known living female bearers.... [more]
Symphoria f Late Roman, African (Rare), German (Archaic)
Feminine form of Symphorius. It should also be noted that like Symphorina, this name is sometimes encountered as a corruption (or perhaps short form in this case) of Symphoriana.
Symphoriane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Symphorienne, which is the standard French form of Symphoriana.
Symphorien m French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the French physician and humanist Symphorien Champier (1471-1539) and the French police chief and senator Symphorien Boittelle (1813-1897).
Symphorin m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), German (Archaic)
French and German form of Symphorinus. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorien (French) and Symphorian (German).
Symphorine f French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorina. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorienne.
Tabia f African
From the Swahili word for “talented.”
Tadairaishe m & f Shona (Anglicized, Rare)
Those who answered God's call/agreed or believed in God's word
Taddei m English (African)
Tanzanian English variant of Thaddeus.
Tadisa f & m Shona
It means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be Tadisisa.
Tadisisa f & m Shona
It means "we have loved profusely/a great deal and with much abundance", from the verb 'kudisisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely and with great abundance". A shorter form of the name may be Tadisa.
Tadiswanashe f Shona
Means "We've been loved by God" in Shona.
Tadiwanashe m & f Shona
Zimbabwean name....it mean God is proud of us
Tadiwanashe m Shona
Means "God loves us" in Shona.
Tadiwanashe m Shona
It isa Zimbabwean based name meaning God loves us
Tafara m Shona
We are happy
Tafuma m Shona
We are now rich, we are enriched
Tagala f & m Southern African (Rare)
We are now settled
Tagutswa m Shona
Means "we are pleased" in Shona.
Takashinga m Shona
Meaning "we are resilient"; it derives from the verb kushinga.
Takawira m Shona
Means "we have fallen" in Shona.
Takudzwa m Shona
Means "we have been honoured" in Shona.
Takunda f & m African
Means "we have conquered" in Shona.
Takura m African
Shona language in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa)derived from the verb to grow up or mature. It can also mean "to carry" but is seldom used for this meaning in a name.
Tamayi m & f Shona
Means "move from here" in Shona.
Tamuda m Shona
Means "we love him" in Shona.
Tanaka m & f Shona
Means "we are good, we are blessed" in Shona.
Tanakiswa m & f Shona
Means "we have been blessed" in Shona.
Tanaruz f Berber, African
Feminine form of Anaruz.
Tanatswa m & f Shona
Means "we have been perfected" in Shona.
Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.
Tangeni m & f Southern African
loose translation "praise god"
Tanyaradzwa f Shona
Means "we have been consoled", "we have found comfort" in Shona, often bestowed upon a girl born after a tragedy or difficulty, she being the source of consolation or comfort; the implied meaning is "blessing, godsend".
Tanyth f English (African)
The name Tanyth means the worker of god/word of god. With this name comes a pure heart and a desire to do good.
Tapfumaneyi m Shona
Means "what has made us rich?" in Shona.
Tarirai m & f Shona
Meaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include Onai and Ringai.
Tarisai f & m Shona
Means "(to) be looked" in Shona.
Tariso m & f African
Tariso is similar to the name Tariro in that it has the same meaning..."hope"... [more]
Tashinga m Shona
Meaning “we have been brave or resilient”.
Tashinganei m Shona
Meaning "what has made us be resilient", a shorter form of the name is Takashinga.
Tatadzeiko f Shona
Means "what wrong have we done?" in Shona.
Taurayi m & f Shona
Means "speak out, speak up!" in Shona.
Tauya m & f Shona
Means "we have come" in Shona.
Tavaziva m Shona
Tavaziva means "We know them". This name is given in a feuding situation to say we know who the enemy is.
Tavona m & f Shona
Meaning “we have seen.”
Tawana m Southern African
Botswanian name.
Tawananyasha m & f Southern African, Shona
Means "we have found mercy" in Shona.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Teckla f English (African)
Possibly an English form of Thekla.
Tendayi m Shona
Variant of Tendai.
Tendeka f Shona
Meaning “be faithful; be true”, a longer form of the name is Tendekamunashe.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)
Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Teopista f English (African), Italian (Tuscan, Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Portuguese (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Form of Theopista in several languages. Nowadays, this name is primarily used in Uganda and other English-speaking nations in Africa.
Teopolina f Southern African
Namibian name of uncertain meaning.
Tepwanji f Southern African, Eastern African
Means "patience" in Mwanga, a language spoken in Zambia and Tanzania.
Tererai m & f Shona
Means "listen, pay attention" in Shona.
Théogène m & f French (Archaic), Louisiana Creole, French (African)
French form of Theogenes. In modern times, this name is found primarily in Rwanda.
Thobeka f Southern African, Zulu
Means "humble" in Zulu.
Thobekile f Ndebele
Means "polite" in Ndebele.
Thuba f Ndebele
Means "chance" in Ndebele.
Thubelihle f Ndebele
Means "good chance" in Ndebele.
Thulilwempi m Ndebele
Means "the dust of war" in Ndebele.
Thulisile f African, Zulu
Means "she who made things quiet" in Zulu.
Thursday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the name of the day of the week, which ultimately derives from Old English þunresdæg meaning literally "Thor's day". A known bearer of this name was Thursday October Christian (1790-1831), the first son of the HMS Bounty mutineer Fletcher Christian and his Tahitian wife Mauatua, who was born on a Thursday in October.
Tiburce m French (Rare), French (African)
French form of Tiburtius (see Tiburcio). A known bearer of this name is the French cartoonist Tiburce Oger (b. 1967).
Tiego m African
meaning: the belated... [more]
Tierno m French (African, Rare)
Possibly deriving from the Fula word cerno, an honorific title meaning "master".
Tinaye m Shona
Tinaye means "We have got him or her". Former Manicaland Provincial Governor Tinaye Chigudu is one well known bearer of this name.
Tinevimbo f Shona
Means "we have faith" in Shona.
Tinisi m & f African
Tribal name common among the southeastern tribes of Liberia, west Africa... [more]
Tinopiwanashe f Shona
Means "we are given by God" in Shona.
Tinotenda m & f Shona, Southern African
Meaning “we believe” and “ we gives thanks or gratitude.” Longer forms of the name would be Tinotendaishe or Tinotendanashe.
Tinozivaishe f Shona
Means "we know God" in Shona.
Tirivanhu m Shona
Means "We are people". This name says do not look down upon us or take us for granted, we are human like you
Tirivashe m & f Shona
Means "We belong to the Lord". #This is a Christian name for believers declaring their loyalty to God".
Titilola f & m African, Yoruba
Means "wealth is forever" in Yoruba.
Titilolami f African
Means "my wealth is eternal"... [more]
Titine f Walloon, French (African)
Diminutive of names ending in tine such as Justine and Clementine.
Tizirai m Shona
Means "Run to". This refers to running to take refuge in.
Todini m & f Shona
Means "What shall we do?". This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is lost regarding what to do in their circumstances
Toendepi m Shona
Means "Where shall we go". #This name is given where a family has grievances against their neighbours and desire to move away".
Tomázia f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Hungarian
Portuguese feminine form of Tomás and Hungarian feminine form of Tamás.
Tomutenda m Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to him”, a longer form of the name is Tomutendaishe, whilst Tom is the shorter form.
Tomutendaishe m & f Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to He who is the Lord”, it is synonymous with the names Tinomutendaishe and Tovatendaishe.
Tonderai m Shona
Means "remember" in Shona.
Toperesu f & m Shona
"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Torevei m & f Shona
Means "What shall we say?". This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is a lost for words regards the situation they are in
Towera f Southern African, Tumbuka
Means "beauty" or "beautiful". Traditionally the name was given to a child born after death(s) of a preceding sibling. The belief was that this new born is beautiful for death or beautiful for the soil.