Traditional Malawi Names

Traditional Malawi Names — browse our complete collection of 64+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 64 names

He/she changes

Let her be praised

He/she has given

He/she has chosen

Mercy, compassion, grace

Love

Stone, rock

Joy or happiness

He/she gives support

place name, named after a district in Malawi

11.Chirwa

⚥ Unisex

Bantu

Lake, island (often referring to Lake Malawi)

12.Chisomo

⚥ Unisex

Bantu

Grace, kindness, favor

Hope

Blessing

World, country

To work hard, diligent, industrious; one who is not afraid of effort.

17.Gomezgani

⚥ Unisex

Chewa

Believe, trust, or have faith

18.Khuze

⚥ Unisex

Uncertain, possibly invented or modern coinage

To touch, to influence; suggesting a person who makes an impact or has a gentle presence.

Be happy, rejoice

To remember, remembrance, or memory

To shine, brightness

Be strong, persevere

Troubles, difficulties

Blessings

Prayers

Praise, appreciation, thanks

27.Mphangwe

⚥ Unisex

Bantu

To be free, liberated; freedom from burdens or oppression.

Gift

Pot

Opportunity, luck, fortune

He/she came/arrived

Chance, luck, fortune

33.Mzati

⚥ Unisex

Chewa

Pillar, support; symbolizing strength and reliability.

34.Nkhoswe

♂ Male

Bantu

Mediator, advocate, go-between

Star

Grace, mercy, compassion

Prayer, request

to be happy, joy, laughter

Miracle, wonder

Gazelle

We are happy; we are grateful

Praise him/her

Complete, perfect

We have given thanks

Be thankful

Help, assistance, or support

Thanks, gratitude

Let us discuss; let us talk it over

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