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.
| NAME | MEANING | |
| Amukelani | Accept | |
| Ayanda | They Augment The Family | |
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| Bafana | Boys | |
| Bangizwe | Fighting For Land; Born In A Civil War | |
| Bhekifa | Expecting Inheritence | |
| Bhekizizwe | Look After The Nations | |
| Bongani | Be Thankful | |
| Buyisiwe | Returned | |
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| Celokwakhe | Asking One's Due | |
| Chakide | Weasel | |
| Cothoza | Walk Carefully | |
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| Delani | Content | |
| Dingiswayo | A Great Zulu King | |
| Dumisane | Praising | |
| Dumisile | Praised | |
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| Fanyana | Little Boy | |
| Fundani | Learn | |
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| Gamalakhe | His Name | |
| Gazini | Blood | |
| Gwala | Coward | |
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| Impisi | Hyena | |
| Ingiyab | The Great Serpent | |
| Izagala | A Stick | |
| Jama | Stand Still | |
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| Kakaka | Name Of A Zulu Prince | |
| Khayalethu | Our Home | |
| Khulani | Growing Up | |
| Khwezi | Bright Morning Star | |
| Kubu | Rebellion | |
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| Langalibalele | Shining Sun | |
| Lindani | Wait; Be Patient | |
| Lindelani | Waiting For Him | |
| Lizwi | He Is The Voice | |
| Lunga | Be Good/Kind | |
| Lungelo | Privilege | |
| Luyanda | It (Love) Is Growing | |
| Lwazi | The One With Knowledge | |
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| Malusi | Shepherd | |
| Mandlakhe | His Efforts | |
| Manelesi | Satisfier | |
| Mapoza | One Who Chases People | |
| Mduduzi | Bring Hope | |
| Meshindi | Winner, Conqueror, Victor | |
| Minenhle | Good Day | |
| Mlungisi | The One Who Brings Order | |
| Mnqobi | Conquerer | |
| Mpendulo | Reply | |
| Mpucuko | Civilization | |
| Mqondisi | Director | |
| Mthokozisi | The One Who Gives Joy | |
| Mthunzi | Power | |
| Muzikayise | He Who Builds His Father's Home | |
| Mzamo | Attempts, Puts In Effort | |
| Mzwakhe | His Home | |
| Mzwandile | Home Expanded | |
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| Ndonsa | Bright Morning Star | |
| Ndumiso | Praise | |
| Nhlakanipho | Wisdom | |
| Njabulo | Happiness | |
| Nkanyiso | Light | |
| Nkosinathi | God Is With Us | |
| Nkosiphendule | God Has Answered | |
| Nqobani | You Must Conquerer | |
| Ntuthuko | Development | |
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| Phakama | Stand Up | |
| Phesheya | Overseas | |
| Philani | We Are In Good Health | |
| Phumelela | Prosperity | |
| Phumulani | Rest | |
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| Qedusizi | End Misery | |
| Qinisela | Persevere | |
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| Sakhile | We Have Built | |
| Sanele | We Are Satified / Have Enough | |
| Sduduzo | Make One Feel Better | |
| Sfiso | Wish | |
| Shakah | Founder Of The Zulu Empire | |
| Sibongiseni | We Are Thankful | |
| Sifiso | What We Wished For | |
| Sikhosiphi | Where Are We | |
| Siphelele | We Are Complete | |
| Sipho | Gift | |
| Sithembiso | A Promise | |
| Siyanda | We Are Increasing | |
| Slindile | Waiting | |
| Sqalesihle | Beautiful | |
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| Tandie | Fire | |
| Thando | Love | |
| Thembinkosi | Trust In The Lord | |
| Thulani | Be Still / Quiet | |
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| Ulwazi | The One With Knowledge | |
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| Velabahleke | Amuser | |
| Vukani | Rise And Shine | |
| Vusumuzi | Builder Of The Home | |
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| Xhegu | Old Man | |
| Xolani | You All Have Peace; To Forgive | |
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| Zama | Try | |
| Zenzele | Do It By Yourself | |
| Zithembe | Trust Yourself | |
| Zuzumuzi | Household Beneficiary | |
| Zwelikude | Far Away |
