How unique is the name Zulu.

Zulu names origins. At that time the area was occupied by many large Nguni communities and clans also called the isizwe people or nation or were called isibongo referring to their clan or family name. The Tolo Zolo Zulu Tshabalala who are the majority of Suthus in South Africa who come from Hlubi. The pronunciation of the name can be a pain.

From the Turkic name Bogoris perhaps meaning short or wolf or snow leopard. 20 Most Popular Zulu Names. A Andile Both Multiplied in numbers B Bafana Male Boys Balungile Female Righteous Bhekifa Male Look after the treasure Bhekifa Male Expecting inheritence Bhekumuzi Male Look after the house Bongani Male Give Thanks Bonginkosi Male Say Thank.

Zulu Names From A to Z. Pages in category Surnames of African origin The following 124 pages are in this category out of 124 total. Baby Names and Meanings.

Like it is in every culture especially in Africa naming a child according to the clan expectations is a great source of identity. Izithakazelo or better still Zulu clan names are the authentic African identity that all Zulus identify with. Zulu impala mamba induna indaba sangoma and Nguni.

It was borne by the 9th-century King Boris I of Bulgaria who converted his country to Christianity as well as two later Bulgarian emperors. Zulu names are used by the Zulu people of South Africa. The lists below gives the Zulu name followed by the gender then the English meaning of the name.

They arose in the late 18th century from the hundreds of small clans occupying the northern regions of KwaZulu-Natal on the eastern seaboard of South Africa. 1709 by Zulu kaMalandelaIn the Nguni languages iZulu means heaven or weather. Add length starts with ends in origins and more with word search filters.