Traditional Zambia Names

Traditional Zambia Names — browse our complete collection of 69+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 49–69 of 69 names

One who smiles

Prophet, seer

Elephant

Red, intense, reddish-brown, associated with strength or vibrancy.

Chief or king

Banana

Peace, tranquility

First born in a special way; born feet first or with a caul

57.Pali

⚥ Unisex

Sanskrit

where, how, or a type of language

58.Sampa

⚥ Unisex

Bemba

To choose, chosen one

59.Sekani

⚥ Unisex

African

to be happy, joy, laughter

Bearer of good news

One who arrived early morning

62.Sikwibele

⚥ Unisex

African

One who does not give up, persevering and determined.

One who is patient

One who is loved, cherished, or beloved.

To keep, to preserve

Given; a gift from God

To speak, to talk

Construction, to build

69.Zulu

⚥ Unisex

Nguni

Sky, heaven

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