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Zeituni f Eastern AfricanThis name coincides with Swahili
zeituni meaning "olive", a derivative of Arabic زَيْتُون
(zaytūn). This was borne by Zeituni Onyango (1952-2014), a Kenyan-born half-aunt of former American president Barack Obama.
Zenzile f South AfricanThis is Miriam Makeba's first name. She was nicknamed Mama Africa and was a South African singer and civil rights activist.
Zethu f & m Xhosa, ZuluMeans "ours" or "belongs to us" in both Xhosa and Zulu within the Nguni language group. Notable South African name bearers include actor Zethu Dlomo and orchestral musician Zethu Mashika.
Zeudi f TigrinyaMeans "crown" in Tigrinya. It is the name of the famous 1970 Eritrean-Italian actress Zeudi Araya (1951-).
Zimba f & m ShonaMeans "to be principled" in Shona.
Zinhle f ZuluMeans "they (the girls) are beautiful" in Zulu.
Ziola m & f IjawMeans "the last born" in Ijaw.
Zivanai f & m Shona"Know each other". Meant for relatives to keep in touch.
Zobuhle f ZuluMeans "of beauty" in Zulu, from the possessive form of
ubuhle.
Zondai f & m Shona"You may hate me." A situational name where a family is telling it's enemies you may hate me all you want.
Zororo f & m ShonaRest. "May be speaking of a time of rest or peacefulness experienced by family around time of child's birth".
Zozibini f South AfricanThere is not much known about the name sadly, only that it was born in South Africa and the name Zozibini means "'Received with both hands' In this culture it is considered impolite, unappreciative to accept a worthy gift with one hand... [
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Zuhri m SwahiliMeans "good looking" or "handsome" in Swahili.
Zuna f LingalaMeans "to be sweet" in Bangi, the main lexical source of Lingala.
Zuo m & f IjawMeans "protection" in Ijaw.
Zuva f ShonaMeans "day; daylight; sun; sunlight" in Shona.
Zviyo m & f ShonaIt is the plural of
Chiyo. It means "grains". This is a name that symbolizes the smallness of grains which when planted and in their own season and time, grow and are harvested for multitudes and nations... [
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