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
Bafana		Boys
Bangizwe		Fighting For Land; Born In A Civil War
Bhekifa		Expecting Inheritence
Bhekizizwe		Look After The Nations
Bongani		Be Thankful
Buyisiwe		Returned
Celokwakhe		Asking One's Due
Chakide		Weasel
Cothoza		Walk Carefully
Delani		Content
Dingiswayo		A Great Zulu King
Dumisane		Praising
Dumisile		Praised
Fanyana		Little Boy
Fundani		Learn
Gamalakhe		His Name
Gazini		Blood
Gwala		Coward
Impisi		Hyena
Ingiyab		The Great Serpent
Izagala		A Stick
Jama		Stand Still
Kakaka		Name Of A Zulu Prince
Khayalethu		Our Home
Khulani		Growing Up
Khwezi		Bright Morning Star
Kubu		Rebellion
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
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
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
Phakama		Stand Up
Phesheya		Overseas
Philani		We Are In Good Health
Phumelela		Prosperity
Phumulani		Rest
Qedusizi		End Misery
Qinisela		Persevere
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
Tandie		Fire
Thando		Love
Thembinkosi		Trust In The Lord
Thulani		Be Still / Quiet
Ulwazi		The One With Knowledge
Velabahleke		Amuser
Vukani		Rise And Shine
Vusumuzi		Builder Of The Home
Xhegu		Old Man
Xolani		You All Have Peace; To Forgive
Zama		Try
Zenzele		Do It By Yourself
Zithembe		Trust Yourself
Zuzumuzi		Household Beneficiary
Zwelikude		Far Away