Royal Names.
Crowns, thrones, and children born to reign. — 248 names across 15 peoples.
Abdelmalik“Servant of the King, expressing devotion and dignified character”WolofmaleAbdulmalik“A servant devoted to the supreme King”HausamaleAdaeze“Princess; daughter of a king”IgbofemaleAdebayo“The crown meets joy”YorubamaleAdebesi“The crown has increased”YorubamaleAdebimpe“The crown has given birth to completeness”YorubaanyAdebisi“The crown has given birth to increase”YorubaanyAdebola“The crown brings wealth and honor”YorubaanyAdebowale“The crown has returned home”YorubaanyAdebukola“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”YorubafemaleAdebusola“The crown has added to wealth/honour.”YorubafemaleAdedayo“The crown has created joy”YorubaanyAdedeji“The crown has arrived twice”YorubaanyAdedoyin“The crown has become sweet; royalty has brought sweetness.”YorubafemaleAdefunke“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”YorubafemaleAdegbenga“The crown has lifted the path”YorubamaleAdegbenro“The crown has raised or exalted me.”YorubamaleAdegbite“The crown is firmly established”YorubamaleAdegbola“The crown has received/brought wealth or honour.”YorubamaleAdegboyega“The crown has lifted or advanced me to honour.”YorubamaleAdegoke“The crown has ascended”YorubamaleAdejare“The crown has won or prevailed in a struggle.”YorubamaleAdejoke“The crown is cherished by all”YorubafemaleAdejumo“The crown has gathered people together”YorubamaleAdejumoke“The crown has united with or joined in caring for/pampering this child.”YorubafemaleAdekoya“The crown rejects suffering/affliction.”YorubamaleAdekunbi“The crown has added to this birth; royalty has increased the family.”YorubafemaleAdekunle“The crown fills the home”YorubamaleAdemola“The crown knows wealth and honor”YorubamaleAdeniyi“The crown has honor”YorubamaleAdeola“The crown is wealth and honor”YorubaanyAdeoti“The crown is sufficient and complete”YorubamaleAdeoye“The crown brings dignity and distinction”YorubamaleAdepeju“The crown has become abundant or has increased greatly.”YorubafemaleAdepoju“The crown is abundant; royalty has increased greatly.”YorubamaleAderemi“The crown consoles me”YorubamaleAderibigbe“The crown has seen/experienced many; the crown has produced a multitude.”YorubamaleAderonke“One whom the crown cherishes”YorubafemaleAdesewa“The crown creates beauty”YorubafemaleAdesiyan“The crown has opened a path forward”YorubamaleAdesokan“The crown has united hearts or brought people together.”YorubamaleAdesola“The crown creates wealth and honor”YorubaanyAdetayo“The crown is worthy of joy”YorubaanyAdetokunbo“The crown has come from across the sea”YorubamaleAdetola“The crown is worthy of wealth and honor”YorubaanyAdetoun“The crown is sweet; royalty brings sweetness.”YorubafemaleAdetunji“The crown has awakened or been renewed”YorubamaleAdetutu“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”YorubafemaleAdewale“The crown has come home”YorubaanyAdewopo“The crown has become abundant”YorubamaleAdewumi“The crown is desirable to me”YorubamaleAdewunmi“The crown fits or suits me.”YorubafemaleAdewusi“The crown has increased or added to us.”YorubamaleAdeyemi“The crown suits me”YorubaanyAdeyinka“The crown surrounds and protects”YorubaanyAhenema“A royal woman/queen or princess; related to ahemaa (“queen”).”AkanfemaleAhenewaa“Princess; a daughter of royal or noble standing”AkanfemaleAhenkorah“An Akan name invoking a chief/king, often understood with an elder or senior-chief sense; it does not straightforwardly mean “chiefly child.””AkanmaleAkaeze“The king's hand; a person entrusted with authority”IgboanyAklile“My crown.”AmharicfemaleAklilu“His crown; a child held in honor”AmharicmaleAkubueze“Wealth is king”IgboanyAlboury“A historic royal name associated with sovereignty, courage, and resistance.”WolofmaleAmiir“[Arabic-derived] A prince or leader with authority and honor”SomalimaleAmir“Prince or commander, a name of leadership and prestige”FulanimaleAmir“Arabic-derived name meaning prince, commander, or respected leader.”HausamaleAmir“Arabic-derived: leader, commander, or prince”SwahilimaleArawelo“Traditional Somali name commemorating the legendary queen Arawelo”SomalifemaleArdo“Chief or leader, a name carrying authority and respect”FulanimaleArinade“In the midst/centre of the crown; associated with royalty.”YorubaanyAsantewaa“A genuine Akan female name, famously borne by Yaa Asantewaa, the Asante queen mother and resistance leader.”AkanfemaleAzeb“The south; traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba”AmharicfemaleBalkissa“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”FulanifemaleBalqis“Arabic-derived; the name traditionally associated with the Queen of Sheba, a woman of wisdom and majesty”SwahilifemaleBalthazar“Bel protects the king (from the Babylonian name Belshazzar/Balthazar).”LugandamaleBartazali“A Ugandan/Luganda form associated with Balthazar; “Bel protects the king.””LugandamaleBhekinkosi“Look to the Lord/King.”ZulumaleBilikisu“Bilqis, the celebrated Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition”FulanifemaleBilikisu“A Yoruba Muslim form of Bilqis/Balqis, the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba.”YorubafemaleBilkisu“A West African form of Arabic Bilqis/Bilqīs, the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition.”FulanifemaleBilkisu“A queenly name recalling the wise and renowned Queen of Sheba”HausafemaleBilqiis“Arabic Bilqīs/Bilqees, the name traditionally given in Islamic and Arabic tradition to the Queen of Sheba.”SomalifemaleBoahemaa“A female Akan name interpretable as “queen/helper” or “one who helps the queen.””AkanfemaleBoahen“An Akan name/surname associated with boa hene, “help the chief/king.””AkanmaleCabdimaalik“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”SomalimaleCetshwayo“A historic royal name borne by King Cetshwayo of the Zulu kingdom”ZulumaleChibueze“God is king”IgboanyChimeremeze“God has made me a king.”IgbomaleChwa“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and noble heritage”LugandamaleCiroma“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a prince or high-ranking royal official.”HausamaleDamel“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”WolofmaleDaurama“The legendary queen of Daura in Hausa origin tradition.”HausafemaleDawud“Arabic-derived: David, a beloved prophet and king”SomalimaleDingane“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king”ZulumaleDinuzulu“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and symbolizing royal heritage”ZulumaleEstifanos“Stephen; a name associated with honor and a crown”AmharicmaleEtienne“crown; garland”LingalamaleEze“King”IgbomaleEzeagwuna“The king does not end/perish (a tonal spelling is needed to fix the exact wording).”IgbomaleEzeani“King of the land”IgbomaleEzeibe“King of the kin/people (Eze ịbụ/ibe, depending on the intended form).”IgbomaleEzeji“King of the yam”IgbomaleEzennia“Father's king/king of the father (Eze Nna; often written Ezenna).”IgbomaleEzenwa“A king’s child; a child of noble standing”IgbomaleEzeoma“Good king”IgbomaleEzeonu“The king's mouth/voice.”IgbomaleEzeudo“King of peace”IgbomaleEzeugo“King of glory or king of the eagle, depending on the intended tone of ugo.”IgbomaleFadeke“The crown cares for this child”YorubafemaleFadekemi“The crown cares for me”YorubaanyFadunsin“The crown is especially sweet”YorubaanyFagade“Ifa has made one wear the crown; Ifa has bestowed kingship.”YorubamaleFalade“Ifa has come with the crown/royalty.”YorubamaleFolashade“Ifa has brought a crown”YorubafemaleFunmilade“Give me a crown”YorubafemaleGaladima“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a senior prince, royal official, or chief.”HausamaleGaraad“[Cushitic Somali] A wise chief held in respect by the community”SomalimaleGbadebo“Royal dignity and honour have arrived”YorubamaleGbadegesin“Royal dignity has entered the community”YorubamaleGbadele“Royal honour has come home to the family”YorubamaleGbadeola“He brings together royal dignity, honour, and prosperity”YorubamaleGbadewolu“Royal honour has entered the community”YorubamaleGcaleka“A heritage name associated with the Gcaleka royal house and Xhosa history”XhosamaleIgwe“King or traditional ruler; a name of authority and high honor.”IgbomaleJaiyeoba“May you enjoy a life of royal dignity”YorubaanyJama“Historical name of Jama kaNdaba, an early Zulu king.”ZulumaleJesuloba“Jesus is king”YorubaanyJjunju“A historical Baganda royal name remembered in the kingdom’s traditions”LugandamaleJọba“May the king reign”YorubamaleJongumsobomvu“A traditional royal name associated with the early Xhosa kingdom”XhosamaleKamaanya“A historic royal name of Buganda, carrying a sense of distinction and noble heritage.”LugandamaleKayemba“A historical Baganda royal name, carrying a sense of dignity and inherited leadership”LugandamaleKayiira“A rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king.”LugandamaleKiggala“A distinguished royal name from Buganda, associated with leadership and authority.”LugandamaleKimera“A historic Buganda royal name associated with the founding age of the kingdom and enduring prestige.”LugandamaleKintu“A proud historic Buganda royal name, carrying the dignity of kingship.”LugandamaleKiros“Cyrus, a historic royal name carried with dignity”AmharicmaleKoinange“A historic Kikuyu male personal and family name; its leadership association is historical, notably through Chief Koinange, rather than an inherent literal meaning.”KikuyumaleKonadu“An Akan female personal and royal/lineage name; it does not have the stated sentimental meaning.”AkanfemaleLade“The crown has arrived”YorubaanyLadipo“A crown associated with abundance and greatness”YorubamaleLeul“Prince; someone of noble or royal standing”AmharicmaleLeulseged“A prince who bows down in worship”AmharicmaleMadaki“Hausa indigenous title-name associated with a powerful commander or senior chief.”HausamaleMalandela“Follower; historically, Malandela was an early ancestor in the Zulu royal lineage.”ZulumaleMalick“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”WolofmaleMalik“King or ruler, expressing leadership and authority”FulanimaleMalik“A boy with the dignity and confidence of a king”SwahilimaleMalika“Queen, a name of dignity, strength, and honor”FulanifemaleMalika“Queen; female ruler.”WoloffemaleMalkia“Queen.”SwahilifemaleMapondera“Name associated with Chief Mapondera, a Shona leader of anti-colonial resistance; it is not a literal word meaning “bold” or “determination.””ShonamaleMbusi“King; ruler.”ZulumaleMenelik“Menelik, the historic Ethiopian royal name associated with strength and heritage”AmharicmaleMfalme“A son with royal dignity and leadership”SwahilimaleMfaume“A coastal Swahili/Comorian form meaning “king” or “ruler.””SwahilimaleMhlangana“A historical Zulu royal name, notably Mhlangana kaSenzangakhona; the root relates to meeting or coming together.”ZulumaleMkabayi“A historic royal name associated with Princess Mkabayi and strong leadership”ZulufemaleMmaeze“The king’s beauty”IgbofemaleMojirade“I wake to find a crown; a name celebrating dignity and distinction.”YorubafemaleMokonzi“Leader, ruler, or chief”LingalaanyMoremi“A revered name associated with a celebrated Yoruba queen”YorubafemaleMpande“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”ZulumaleMutebi“A royal Buganda name associated with succession, leadership, and a distinguished heritage.”LugandamaleMutesa“A prominent Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and a proud family legacy.”LugandamaleMuthamaki“A king, monarch, or sovereign ruler”KikuyumaleMwanga“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with strength, authority, and leadership.”LugandamaleMzilikazi“A historic Nguni/Ndebele royal name, commonly glossed as “the great path.””ZulumaleNabagereka“Queen; a Buganda title-derived name suggesting leadership and grace”LugandafemaleNagginda“A distinguished Buganda female name associated with royal visibility, grace, and public honor.”LugandafemaleNakibinge“A historic Baganda royal name, remembered with dignity and honour; Nakibinge is also used as a family name”LugandamaleNalinya“Nalinya is the Buganda royal title of the Kabaka's sister (the queen sister); it is also used as a personal name.”LugandafemaleNamasole“Queen mother; a Buganda title-derived name conveying dignity, wisdom, and respected motherhood”LugandafemaleNana“A respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honor”AkananyNandi“Sweet one; also a celebrated royal name in Zulu history”ZulufemaleNaod“A distinguished royal name from Ethiopian history”AmharicmaleNdaba“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”ZulumaleNdabezitha“A royal form of address, roughly “Your Majesty” or “your royal highness.””ZulumaleNdate Yalla“A historic royal name honoring one of the most renowned queens of Waalo.”WoloffemaleNdiadiane“A rare heritage name recalling royal lineage and leadership.”WolofmaleNdlambe“Historical personal name of Ndlambe, a prominent Rharhabe Xhosa chief.”XhosamaleNegash“King, ruler, or one with authority”AmharicmaleNegesse“He reigned; he became king.”AmharicmaleNgangelizwe“Historical Xhosa royal personal name, borne by a member of the Gcaleka royal house.”XhosamaleNgqika“Historical personal name of Ngqika, a major Rharhabe Xhosa chief.”XhosamaleNgubengcuka“Historical personal name of Ngubengcuka, a Gcaleka Xhosa paramount chief.”XhosamaleNigist“Queen; a name of dignity and leadership”AmharicfemaleNigus“King, a name of leadership and authority”AmharicmaleNigusu“His king; a name carrying royal strength and honor”AmharicmaleNjaajaan“A historic Wolof royal name associated with the founder of the Jolof Empire”WolofmaleNkolo“Lord, master, owner, or chief.”LingalamaleNkosana“Prince; a child born with royal dignity”XhosamaleNkosana“Prince, young chief, or little lord”ZulumaleNkosazana“Princess and a woman of royal bearing”XhosafemaleNkosazana“Princess, young royal, or little lady”ZulufemaleNkosi“Chief, lord, or honored leader”ZulumaleNkumu“Chief, leader, or elder.”LingalamaleNwabueze“A child is a king”IgbomaleNwaeze“Child of a king; a proud name connecting a child with family dignity and heritage”IgbomaleObaahemaa“Queen mother; a royal female leader.”AkanfemaleObafemi“The king loves me”YorubamaleObashola“The king adds wealth and honor”YorubamaleOchiagha“War leader/commander; a chief of war.”IgbomaleOhene“King, chief, or respected leader”AkanmaleOheneba“Royal child, or child of a chief”AkananyOhenewaa“King’s daughter; royal daughter.”AkanfemaleOheneyere“Queen; the wife of a king/chief.”AkanfemaleOkyeame“Linguist, spokesperson, or chief’s official speaker.”AkanmaleOsei“A name associated with nobility, royal dignity, and prestige”AkanmaleOyinlade“Sweetness/honey has come to the crown; sweetness has arrived in honour.”YorubaanyPrempeh“A prominent Asante royal/dynastic name, also used as a masculine personal and family name.”AkanmalePrince“English title-name meaning “prince”; used occasionally as a Christian-era given name by Hausa families”HausamalePrince“Prince; a male royal child or ruler”ShonamalePrincess“Princess; a female royal child”ShonafemaleQueen“Queen; a female monarch”ShonafemaleReine“A queen”LingalafemaleRharhabe“A noble traditional name connected with Xhosa royal ancestry”XhosamaleSade“A crown that brings honour; often used as a short form of Folasade”YorubafemaleSamba Laobe“A historical Wolof royal personal name, notably borne by Samba Laobé Fall, the last Damel of Cayor; it has no established literal meaning of “noble lineage.””WolofmaleSarauniya“Hausa indigenous name meaning queen, a woman of royal dignity.”HausafemaleSarhili“A distinguished historical name rooted in Xhosa royal heritage”XhosamaleSemakokiro“A respected Buganda royal name, associated with courage, authority, and public leadership.”LugandamaleSenzangakhona“A historic royal name borne by King Senzangakhona of the Zulu kingdom”ZulumaleShaka“A historic royal name associated with Zulu kingship and a powerful legacy”ZulumaleSimisade“Rest in the crown.”YorubafemaleStefano“A crown of honour”LugandamaleStefano“Crown; Italian form of Stephen.”LingalamaleStefanos“Crown or wreath of honor”AmharicmaleStephanie“Crown; feminine form of Stephen/Stephane.”LingalafemaleSuleymane“A name honoring Solomon, the wise prophet and king”FulanimaleSultana“Sovereign queen, a name of dignity and commanding presence”FulanifemaleSuuna“A historic name of Buganda kings, evoking royal dignity and a strong heritage.”LugandamaleTaji“A crown; someone precious and honored”SwahilianyTajuddin“Crown of religion/faith.”FulanimaleTajuddin“A noble crown of faith”SwahilimaleTajudeen“An Arabic-derived Muslim name meaning crown of faith.”HausamaleTajudeen“The crown of religion or faith”YorubamaleTinuade“One who is within the crown”YorubafemaleTobiloba“Great beyond measure, greater than a king”YorubaanyTshawe“A traditional royal name in Xhosa history”XhosamaleTuraki“A Hausa title-derived name associated with a senior royal or chiefly office, carrying a sense of dignity and leadership.”HausamaleUgaas“[Cushitic Somali] A respected chief and natural leader”SomalimaleWamala“A revered ancestral and royal name in Buganda, associated with the ancient Kabaka Wamala and with enduring clan lineage.”LugandamaleYarima“Prince or royal son; a name expressing dignity and promise”HausamaleZewde“My crown; deeply treasured”AmharicanyZewditu“Her crown; a beloved and honored child”AmharicfemaleZewdu“His crown; a child cherished as royalty”AmharicmaleZufan““Throne” or “royal seat.””Amharicfemale