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Simba

/SIM-bah/Shona & Swahili · a boy or girl’s name

“A strong name wishing you influence, courage, and inner power.”

In Shona

How to say it
SIM-bah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Zimbabwe
How common
common · also a surname

From the same family

01Simbarashe“The power of the Lord”Shonamale→︎02Simbisai“Strengthen; encourage; make strong.”Shonaany→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
SEEM-bah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname