Although not a complete list, here is a list of Zulu baby names for girls. Zulu children are named before they are born. Babies are named depending on circumstances or relationships in the family. The Zulu tribe doesn't have a naming ceremony, but rather a ceremony called
imbeleko to introduce the new baby to the family's ancestors. Most names beginning with "no" are female names.
NAME | | MEANING
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Amukelani | | Accept
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Andile | | They Have Extended, The Family Is Growing
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Ayanda | | They Augment The Family, Another One
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Balungile | | Righteous
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Bela | | To Burst Forth, To Bubble Up
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Buyisiwe | | Blessed
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Cebisile | | Advice Giver
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Celukwazi | | Looking For Knowledge
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Duduzile | | Consoled
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Dumile | | Renowned
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Dumisile | | Praised
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Funeka | | To Be Wanted, Desirable
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Gabisa | | Very Confident
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Halalisiwe | | Celebrated
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Hayiya | | Dance With Joy
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Ilanga | | The Sun
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Impisi | | Hyena
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Ingiyab | | The Great Serpent
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Izulu | | Sky
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Jabulie | | She Is Happy
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Kaya | | Restful
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Khanyisile | | Bright
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Khethukuthula | | Chosen To Be Quiet
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Khulekani | | Pray
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Kwanele | | The Last One
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Lindiwe | | Waited For
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Londiwe | | She Is Preserved
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Lungelo | | Rights
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Lwandle | | Ocean
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Makhosazana | | Princesses
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Mbali | | Flower
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Msizi | | Helper
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Nala | | Plenty, Abundance
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Namisa | | Joy, To Rejoice
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Nayla | | To Gain, Benefit
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Nhalahla | | Luck
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Nkazimulo | | Glory
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Nkosingiphile | | The Lord Gave Me
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Nobantu | | Mother Of People
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Nokulunga | | Faithfulness
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Nokuthula | | Mother Of Peace
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Nomandla | | Mother Of Strength
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Nombuso | | One Who Has Kingdom, Joyous Celebration
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Nomfundo | | Mother Of Education
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Nomsa | | Caring One, Faithful
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Nomthimba | | Wedding
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Nomvula | | After The Rain
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Nonhlanhla | | Good Luck
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Nonkululeko | | Freedom
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Nontobeko | | Humility
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Nothando | | Mother Of Love
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Nothembi | | Faith, Hope
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Noxolo | | Mother Of Peace
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Nozipho | | Bearer Of Gifts
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Ntombenhle | | Beautiful Girl
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Ntombifuthi | | Another Girl
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Ntombikayise | | Father's Girl
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Ntombizodwa | | Only Girls
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Ntuthuko | | Prosperity
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Okwethu | | Ours
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Ongeza | | To Increase The Numbers
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Othula | | To Give A Gift In Thanks
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Phakamile | | Proud
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Phindile | | Repetition
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Phumzile | | Rest
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Qiniso | | Truthful
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Samukelisiwe | | We Have Been Welcomed
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Sibahle | | We Are Beautiful
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Sibonakaliso | | Sign
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Sihle | | Good
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Simangele | | Surprise
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Simphiwe | | We Have Been Given Her
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Sindiswa | | Saved
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Sinenhlanhla | | We Have Luck
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Siphephelo | | Refuge
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Siphokazi | | Gift
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Siyanda | | We Are Growing
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Slindile | | We Are Waiting
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Sphesihle | | Precious Gift
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Thabisa | | Bring Joy
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Thalente | | Talent, Gift From God
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Thandeka | | Beloved
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Thandiwe | | Loved
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Thandy | | Loved One
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Thembeka | | Be Reliable, Trustworthy
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Thembekile | | Trustworthy
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Thembi | | Trusting
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Thembisile | | She Has Promised
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Thoko | | Be Happy
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Tholakele | | Found
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Thulisile | | She Who Made Things Quiet
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Usende | | Perfume, Fragrance
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Venvane | | Butterfly
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Vuyiswa | | Made Happy
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Xolile | | At Peace
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Zama | | Try
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Zamile | | Tried
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Zinhle | | Beautiful Child
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Zola | | Quiet
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Zwa | | Live
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