Zulu boy names.
330 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abongile“They have given thanks; they have praised.”/ah-bon-GEE-leh/anyAkhona“There is; a warm affirmation of presence and belonging”/ah-KHOH-nah/anyAmandawethu“Our strength and power”/ah-mahn-dah-WEH-too/anyAmandla“Strength, power, and inner resilience”/ah-MAN-dlah/anyAndile“They have grown or increased”/ahn-DEE-leh/anyAnele“They are enough; there is contentment”/ah-NEH-leh/anyAphiwe“They have been given; by extension, “a gift.””/ah-PEE-weh/anyAsanda“We are increasing/growing; increase.”/ah-SAHN-dah/anyAvuyile“They are joyful”/ah-voo-YEE-leh/anyAyanda“They are growing and flourishing”/ah-YAHN-dah/anyBafana“Boys.”/bah-FAH-nah/maleBambanani“Strength through unity, solidarity, and mutual support”/bam-bah-NAH-nee/anyBandile“They have increased and grown”/bahn-DEE-leh/maleBanele“They are enough; they bring a sense of fulfillment”/bah-NEH-leh/anyBekezela“Be patient and endure; better days will come”/beh-keh-ZEH-lah/anyBhambatha“A historic Zulu personal name, associated with courage and resistance”/bham-BAH-tah/maleBheka“Look; watch.”/BEH-kah/maleBhekani“Look, you all; watch, you all.”/beh-KAH-nee/maleBheki“Watch; look.”/BEH-kee/maleBhekimpilo“Look after life; watch over life.”/beh-kee-MPEE-loh/maleBhekinkosi“Look to the Lord/King.”/beh-kee-NKOH-see/maleBhekisisa“Look carefully; examine closely.”/beh-kee-SEE-sah/maleBhekithemba“Look to hope; look at hope.”/beh-kee-THEM-bah/maleBhekizizwe“Care for the nations”/beh-kee-ZEE-zweh/maleBhekokwakhe“One who looks after and protects his own”/beh-koh-KWAH-kheh/maleBhekumuzi“Care for and protect the homestead”/beh-kah-MOO-zee/maleBonga“Give thanks; praise”/BONG-ah/maleBongani“Be thankful; give thanks”/bon-GAH-nee/maleBonginkosi“Give thanks to the Lord”/bon-gin-KOH-see/maleBongumusa“Give thanks for grace/mercy; praise grace.”/bong-oo-MOO-sah/maleBuhle“Beauty; goodness and loveliness”/BOO-hleh/anyBulelani“Give thanks and gratitude”/boo-leh-LAH-nee/anyBusisa“To bless; a blessing”/boo-SEE-sah/anyButho“Regiment; army; age-regiment.”/BOO-taw/maleBuyelaphi“Where are you returning from?”/boo-yeh-LAH-pee/maleBuyisile“A child who has brought someone or something back to the family”/boo-yee-SEE-leh/anyCebisile“One who has advised or helped”/seh-bee-SEE-leh/anyCelani“Ask; make a respectful request”/cheh-LAH-nee/maleCelumusa“Ask for mercy/grace.”/seh-loo-MOO-sah/maleCetshwayo“A historic royal name borne by King Cetshwayo of the Zulu kingdom”/ket-SHWAH-yoh/maleChuma“Wealth and prosperity; a hopeful wish for abundance”/CHOO-mah/anyDabulamanzi“One who cuts through water; a bold and memorable historical Zulu name”/dah-boo-lah-MAHN-zee/maleDingane“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king”/din-GAH-neh/maleDingiswayo“A sought-after or much-needed person”/din-gee-SWAH-yoh/maleDinuzulu“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and symbolizing royal heritage”/dee-noo-ZOO-loo/maleDumisani“Honor and praise; may you be praised”/doo-mee-SAH-nee/maleEmmanuel“God is with us”/eh-MAN-yoo-el/maleFana“Young boy.”/FAH-nah/maleFanele“Suitable, fitting, or appropriate.”/fah-NEH-leh/anyFanyana“Little boy; small boy.”/fah-NYAH-nah/maleFezile“Has accomplished; has achieved; has been fulfilled.”/feh-ZEE-leh/anyFikelile“Has arrived.”/fee-kee-LEE-leh/anyFikiswa“Has been caused or brought to arrive.”/fee-KEE-swah/anyFundile“Educated; learned.”/foon-DEE-leh/anyGcinumuzi“Preserve/keep the homestead or household.”/gkee-noo-MOO-zee/maleGodide“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/go-DEE-deh/maleGugu“A precious treasure”/GOO-goo/anyHlanganani“Come together; unite.”/hlahn-gah-NAH-nee/anyHlonipho“Honor, respect, and dignity”/hlaw-NEE-poh/anyImpumelelo“Success and the joy of achieving one’s goals”/im-poo-meh-LEH-loh/maleInhlanhla“Good luck and fortune”/in-HLAHN-hlah/anyIsaiah“The Lord is salvation”/eye-ZAY-ah/maleIsibindi“Courage, bravery, and a fearless spirit”/ee-see-BEEN-dee/anyIsrael“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”/IZ-ray-el/maleIthemba“Hope for good things to come”/ee-TEM-bah/anyJabulani“Rejoice and be happy; a child who brings celebration”/jah-boo-LAH-nee/maleJama“Historical name of Jama kaNdaba, an early Zulu king.”/JAH-mah/maleJohannes“The Lord is gracious”/yo-HAH-nes/maleJonah“A dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hope”/JOH-nah/maleKhaya“Home; a child who brings the family together”/KHAH-yah/anyKhayelihle“Beautiful home.”/kha-yeh-LEE-hleh/maleKhethelo“Choice; selection.”/keh-THEH-loh/maleKhethukuthula“Choose peace.”/kheh-too-koo-TOO-lah/maleKhulani“May you grow, thrive, and reach your full potential”/koo-LAH-nee/anyKhulekani“Pray”/koo-leh-KAH-nee/anyKhululekile“Free; liberated.”/khoo-loo-LEH-kee-leh/anyKhumbulani“Remember us and keep us close in your heart”/khoom-boo-LAH-nee/maleKhumbulekhaya“Remember home.”/khoom-boo-leh-KHAH-yah/maleKhwezi“Morning star; a light that guides the way”/KWEH-zee/anyKuhle“Good, beautiful, or wonderful”/KOOH-leh/anyKwanda“Growth, increase, or it is increasing.”/KWAHN-dah/anyKwanele“It is enough; the family is complete”/kwah-NEH-leh/anyLanga“Sun; warmth, brightness, and life”/LAH-ngah/anyLangalibalele“The sun is shining.”/lah-ngah-lee-bah-LEH-leh/maleLibusiso“Blessing.”/lee-boo-SEE-soh/anyLihle“Beautiful; lovely”/LEE-hleh/anyLinda“Wait patiently; also, protect and watch over”/LEEN-dah/maleLindani“A hopeful child who waits for good things”/lin-DAH-nee/maleLindelani“Wait for us; a child whose arrival was lovingly awaited”/lin-deh-LAH-nee/anyLindokuhle“Expecting something beautiful and good ahead”/lin-doh-KOOH-leh/anyLisakhanya“Still shining brightly”/lee-sah-KHAN-yah/anyLiyanda“Growing and flourishing”/lee-YAN-dah/anyLondoloza“A strong guardian who protects what matters”/lon-doh-LOH-zah/anyLulama“Be well; recover; be healed.”/loo-LAH-mah/anyLungelo“Privilege, rightful place, and what is just”/loon-GEH-loh/anyLungile“Good, right, and virtuous”/loon-GEE-leh/anyLusizo“Help, assistance, or support.”/loo-SEE-zoh/anyLuthando“Love and affection”/loo-TAHN-doh/anyLuyanda“Growth is increasing”/loo-YAHN-dah/anyLwandile“The family has grown and flourished”/lwan-DEE-leh/anyLwandle“Ocean or sea; vastness and strength”/LWAHN-dleh/anyLwazi“Knowledge and understanding”/LWAH-zee/anyMabutho“Regiments, warriors, or fighting units.”/mah-BOO-taw/maleMageba“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-GEH-bah/maleMakhanya“One who shines and brings light to others”/mah-KHAHN-yah/maleMakhosi“Chiefs, kings, or rulers.”/mah-KHOH-see/anyMalandela“Follower; historically, Malandela was an early ancestor in the Zulu royal lineage.”/mah-lahn-DEH-lah/maleMalusi“Shepherd; one who tends or guides.”/mah-LOO-see/maleMandla“Strength, power, and inner authority”/MAHN-dlah/maleMandlakazi“Great strength and power”/man-dlah-KAH-zee/anyMandlenkosi“Strength that comes from God”/man-dleh-NKOH-see/maleManqoba“Conqueror; one who overcomes.”/mahn-KOH-bah/maleMaphitha“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-PEE-tah/maleMavumengwana“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mah-voo-men-GWAH-nah/maleMawande“May the family continue to grow and flourish”/mah-WAHN-deh/anyMbongeni“Give thanks”/m-boh-NGEH-nee/anyMbongiseni““Praise him.””/m-bong-ih-SEH-nee/maleMbusi“King; ruler.”/m-BOO-see/maleMbuso“Rule, leadership, and authority”/MBOO-soh/maleMbuyazi“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mboo-YAH-zee/maleMbuyiselo“Restoration; something precious has been brought back”/mboo-yee-SEH-loh/maleMbuyiseni“Bring back to us; a name expressing restoration and family reunion”/m-boo-yee-SEH-nee/maleMcebisi“Adviser; one who gives counsel.”/m-tseh-BEE-see/maleMcebo“Wealth and prosperity”/m-eh-BOH/maleMduduzi“One who comforts and brings reassurance”/mdoo-DOO-zee/maleMfanafuthi“A child again; another child.”/m-fah-nah-FOO-tee/maleMfundisi“Teacher; instructor; also minister or preacher in a church context.”/m-foo-NDEE-see/maleMfundo“Education; learning.”/m-FOON-doh/anyMhlangana“A historical Zulu royal name, notably Mhlangana kaSenzangakhona; the root relates to meeting or coming together.”/mhlahn-GAH-nah/maleMhlengi“Saviour; one who rescues and protects”/m-HLEN-gee/maleMkhululi“Liberator; one who sets others free”/m-khoo-LOO-lee/maleMkhuseli“Protector; defender.”/m-khoo-SEH-lee/maleMluleki“Counsellor; adviser; guide.”/mloo-LEH-kee/maleMlungisi“One who puts things right”/m-loon-GEE-see/maleMncedisi“Helper; a person who supports and cares for others”/mn-cheh-DEE-see/maleMnotho“Wealth and riches”/m-NOH-toh/maleMnqobi“Victor; conqueror; one who overcomes.”/m-nkaw-BEE/maleMnyamana“The dark one; one associated with darkness.”/mnyah-MAH-nah/maleMpande“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and remembered for royal lineage”/m-PAHN-deh/maleMpendulo“Answer or response”/m-pen-DOO-loh/anyMpilo“Life.”/m-PEE-law/anyMpumelelo“Success, achievement, and prosperity”/mpoo-meh-LEH-loh/anyMshiyeni“Leave him; let him be.”/mshih-YEH-nee/maleMsindisi“Saviour; one who brings help and deliverance”/m-see-NDEE-see/maleMsizi“Helper and source of support”/m-SEE-zee/maleMthandazo“Prayer.”/m-tan-DAH-zoh/maleMthandeni“Love him dearly”/m-tan-DEH-nee/maleMthobisi“One who humbles; one who causes humility.”/m-toh-BEE-see/maleMthokozisi“One who brings joy and thanksgiving”/mt-koh-zee-SEE/anyMthunzi“Shade or shelter; a comforting presence”/m-TOON-zee/maleMuhle“Beautiful”/MOO-hleh/anyMusa“Kindness, grace, and goodness”/MOO-sah/maleMuzi“Home or homestead, a warm symbol of belonging”/MOO-zee/anyMuzikayise“His father's homestead/home.”/moo-zee-kah-YEE-seh/maleMuziwokholo“Home/homestead of faith.”/moo-zee-woh-KHOH-loh/maleMuziwokuthula“Home/homestead of peace.”/moo-zee-woh-koo-TOO-lah/maleMvelo“Nature; the natural world and the essence of life”/MVEH-loh/anyMvikeli“A brave protector who stands up for others”/mvee-KEH-lee/maleMvula“Rain; a hopeful sign of renewal and abundance”/MVOO-lah/maleMvuyane“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mvoo-YAH-neh/maleMvuyisi“One who brings happiness and joy”/m-voo-YEE-see/maleMxolisi“One who brings peace or forgiveness”/m-khoh-LEE-see/maleMzilikazi“A historic Nguni/Ndebele royal name, commonly glossed as “the great path.””/mzee-lee-KAH-zee/maleMziwakhe“His home or homestead; a child who strengthens the family home”/m-zee-WAH-kheh/maleMzwandile“The family line has grown”/m-zwan-DEE-leh/maleNathi“With us.”/NAH-tee/maleNdaba“A historic royal name borne by a Zulu king and associated with noble ancestry”/n-DAH-bah/maleNdabezitha“A royal form of address, roughly “Your Majesty” or “your royal highness.””/ndah-beh-ZEE-tah/maleNdabuko“Origin; ancestry; that which is traditional/native.”/ndah-BOO-koh/maleNdlela“Path; way; road.”/NDEH-lah/maleNdodana“Son; little boy.”/n-doh-DAH-nah/maleNduduzo“Comfort and consolation”/n-doo-DOO-zoh/maleNdumiso“Praise; thanksgiving.”/n-doo-MEE-soh/maleNgenzeni“What have I done? A name expressing the difficult circumstances surrounding a birth”/ngen-ZEH-nee/maleNhlakanipho“Intelligence and wisdom”/n-khlah-kah-NEE-poh/maleNhlanhla“Good fortune, luck, and blessing”/n-HLAHN-hlah/anyNjabulo“Joy and happiness”/n jah-BOO-loh/maleNkanyezi“Star.”/n-kahn-YEH-zee/maleNkanyiso“Light; illumination.”/n-kah-NEE-soh/maleNkosana“Prince, young chief, or little lord”/n-koh-SAH-nah/maleNkosi“Chief, lord, or honored leader”/n-KOH-see/maleNkosikhona“The Lord is here; the Lord is present”/nko-see-KHOH-nah/maleNkosinathi“The Lord is with us”/nko-see-NAH-tee/maleNkosingiphile““Lord, I am alive/well”; an expression of being kept alive or preserved by the Lord.”/nko-see-gee-PEE-leh/maleNkululeko“Freedom and liberty”/n-koo-loo-LEH-koh/anyNongalaza“A distinguished historical Zulu name associated with courage and military leadership”/non-gah-LAH-zah/maleNqobile“One who overcomes and is victorious”/n-koh-BEE-leh/anyNqobizitha“A courageous conqueror who overcomes every enemy”/n-koh-bee-ZEE-tah/maleNqobizizwe“A strong and victorious person destined to overcome great challenges”/n-koh-bee-ZEE-zweh/maleNsizwa“Young man; a name celebrating youthful strength and promise”/nsee-ZWAH/maleNtando“Will, desire, purpose, or love.”/n-TAHN-doh/anyNtandoyenkosi“The will or desire of the Lord/God.”/n-tahn-doh-yen-KOH-see/anyNtandoyesizwe“The will or desire of the nation.”/n-tahn-doh-yeh-SEE-zweh/anyNtokozo“A joyful, happy child”/n-toh-KOH-zoh/anyNtshingwayo“Historical Zulu male name, notably borne by Ntshingwayo kaMahole; a secure literal lexical meaning is not established.”/ntshing-GWAH-yoh/maleNtuthuko“Progress, development, and flourishing”/n-too-TOO-koh/malePhakamani“Rise to greatness and make a strong mark in the world”/pah-kah-MAH-nee/malePhakamisa“Raise up; lift up.”/pah-kah-MEE-sah/malePhakamiso“An uplifting or raising up; one who brings encouragement”/pah-kah-MEE-soh/anyPhaphama“Awaken to life and opportunity”/pah-PAH-mah/anyPhikelela“A reminder to keep going, no matter the difficulty”/pee-keh-LEH-lah/anyPhikelelani“Keep persevering and remain strong through every season”/pee-keh-leh-LAH-nee/anyPhila“Live fully and flourish”/PEE-lah/anyPhumelela“May you succeed, prosper, and flourish”/poo-meh-LEH-lah/anyPhumelele“One who has achieved success and brings pride”/poo-meh-LEH-leh/anyPhumlani“Rest; one who rests.”/poom-LAH-nee/maleQaphela“Be careful and wise; a protective wish for a child who moves through life safely”/kah-PEH-lah/maleQaphelani“Be careful and remain vigilant”/qah-peh-LAH-nee/maleQhamukile“One who has emerged or come into the world”/kha-moo-KEE-leh/anyQhawe“Hero, brave one, or champion”/GHAH-weh/anyQhubeka“Keep moving forward with courage and determination”/koo-BEH-kah/anyQhubekani“A hopeful call to persevere and carry on”/koo-beh-KAH-nee/anyQinisani“May you grow strong and help strengthen those around you”/kee-nee-SAH-nee/anyQiniso“Truth; a truthful and sincere person”/kee-NEE-soh/anyQondile“Straight; right; correct; upright.”/kॉन-DEE-leh/anyQwabe“A historical Nguni/Zulu clan and personal name, associated with the eponymous ancestor Qwabe; it does not have a securely established literal lexical meaning.”/KWAH-beh/maleSabelo“A share or portion, warmly suggesting a child who has been given a special place in the family”/sah-BEH-loh/maleSakhe“We build; a hopeful name for a child who helps create a strong future”/SAH-kheh/maleSakhile“We have built a strong foundation and come through challenges”/sah-KHEE-leh/anySakhumuzi“A child who strengthens the family and helps build a loving home”/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/maleSakhumzi“Build the home”/sah-khoo-MOO-zee/maleSamukelo“Welcome or acceptance; a child lovingly received into the family”/sah-moo-KEH-loh/anySandile“The family has grown and become more plentiful”/sahn-DEE-leh/maleSandiso“Increase; augmentation; addition.”/sahn-DEE-soh/maleSanele“We are satisfied; our family is complete”/sah-NEH-leh/anySbonelo“Example; model; illustration.”/sboh-NEH-loh/maleSboniso“One who shows or reveals”/s-boh-NEE-soh/anySenzangakhona“A historic royal name borne by King Senzangakhona of the Zulu kingdom”/sen-zahn-gah-KHOH-nah/maleSenzo“Deed, action, or achievement”/SEHN-zoh/anyShaka“A historic royal name associated with Zulu kingship and a powerful legacy”/SHAH-kah/maleShingana“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/shing-AH-nah/maleSibambene““We hold each other” / “we are united.””/see-bam-BEH-neh/anySibusiso“God’s blessing; a blessing”/see-boo-SEE-soh/maleSicelo“A request or heartfelt wish”/see-CHEH-loh/maleSidumo“Fame; renown; reputation.”/see-DOO-moh/maleSifiso“Desire or cherished wish”/see-FEE-soh/anySifundo“Lesson; learning; education.”/see-FOON-doh/maleSigananda“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-gah-NAHN-dah/maleSigujana“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-goo-YAH-nah/maleSihle“Beautiful or good”/SEE-hleh/anySikhumbuzo“A treasured remembrance”/see-khoom-BOO-zoh/maleSikhunyana“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/see-khoo-NYAH-nah/maleSilungile“All is well; a child who brings goodness and well-being”/see-loon-GEE-leh/anySimangaliso“A precious miracle and source of wonder”/see-mahn-gah-LEE-soh/maleSimelokuhle“We stand for what is good.”/see-meh-loh-KOOH-leh/anySimphiwe“We have been given this child as a precious gift”/seem-PHEE-weh/anySinethemba“We have hope and confidence in the future”/see-neh-TEM-bah/anySinqoba“Together, we overcome every challenge”/see-N-koh-bah/anySinqobile“We have overcome and triumphed”/see-n-koh-BEE-leh/anySiphamandla“We have strength/power.”/see-pah-MAN-dlah/maleSiphesihle“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”/see-peh-SEE-hleh/anySipho“A treasured gift and blessing”/SEE-poh/maleSiphumelele“We have made it through and succeeded”/see-poo-meh-LEH-leh/anySisipho“A child welcomed as a precious gift”/see-SEE-poh/anySithembekile“We are faithful and trustworthy”/see-tem-beh-KEE-leh/anySithembile“We have hoped; we have trusted.”/see-tem-BEE-leh/anySithembiso“A promise; one who can be trusted”/see-tem-BEE-soh/anySiyabonga“We give thanks”/see-yah-BON-gah/anySiyajabula“We are rejoicing because of this child”/see-yah-jah-BOO-lah/anySiyakhula“We are growing—an expression of hope for a flourishing life”/see-yah-KHOO-lah/anySiyamthanda“We love him or her”/see-yah-m-TAN-dah/anySiyamukela“A warmly welcomed child received with joy”/see-yah-moo-KEH-lah/anySiyanda“We are growing”/see-yahn-DAH/anySiyasanga“We embrace; we hug.”/see-yah-SAHN-gah/anySiyathokoza“We are happy and celebrating”/see-yah-toh-KOH-zah/anySiyazama“We are striving and persevering”/see-yah-ZAH-mah/anySizakele“We have been helped”/see-zah-KEH-leh/anySizophila“We will live”/see-zoh-PEE-lah/anySizwe“Nation; belonging to the people”/SEE-zweh/maleSomtsewu“A historical Zulu name/title notably associated with John Langalibalele Dube (uSomtseu), often glossed as 'father of the nation.'”/som-TSEH-woo/maleThabani“Be happy and joyful”/tah-BAH-nee/maleThabiso“Joy and happiness”/tah-BEE-soh/maleThando“Love”/TAHN-doh/anyThandokuhle“Beautiful love”/tan-doh-KOO-hleh/anyThandoluhle“Love that is beautiful and good”/tan-doh-LOO-hleh/anyThandolwenkosi“The love of the Lord.”/than-doh-lwen-KOH-see/maleThandolwethu“Our love; a child who unites the family in affection”/than-doh-LWEH-too/anyThanduxolo“Love and peace”/than-doo-KHOH-loh/maleThemba“Hope and trust in a bright future”/TEM-bah/maleThembani“Keep hope and trust in the journey ahead”/tem-BAH-nee/maleThembekile“Faithful, trustworthy, and true-hearted”/tem-beh-KEE-leh/anyThembelani“Have faith; trust and hope”/tem-beh-LAH-nee/maleThembelihle“Beautiful hope for a joyful future”/tem-beh-LEE-hleh/anyThembinkosi“Trust in the Lord; one who places faith in God”/tem-bin-KOH-see/maleThokoza“Be happy and celebrate”/toh-KOH-zah/anyThokozani“Rejoice; may this child bring happiness”/toh-koh-ZAH-nee/maleThula“Quiet, calm, and peaceful”/TOO-lah/anyThulani“Be peaceful and gentle”/too-LAH-nee/maleThuluxolo“Peaceful and calm”/too-loo-KHOH-loh/anyVikizitha“Avoid enemies; evade enemies.”/vee-kee-ZEE-thah/maleVukani“Wake up; rise with purpose”/voo-KAH-nee/maleVukile“Awakened; one who has risen”/voo-KEE-leh/maleVumani“Agree; consent.”/voo-MAH-nee/maleVumile“Has agreed; has consented.”/voo-MEE-leh/anyVusile“Has come to life; has revived/awakened.”/voo-SEE-leh/anyVusizwe“Revive the people and carry the family’s future forward”/voo-see-ZWEH/maleVusumusa“Awaken kindness, mercy, or grace.”/voo-soo-MOO-sah/maleVusumuzi“Revive and restore the homestead”/voo-soo-MOO-zee/maleVuyani“Rejoice and be glad”/voo-YAH-nee/anyVuyo“Joy; happiness.”/VOO-yaw/anyWandile“Has increased; has grown.”/wahn-DEE-leh/anyWandisa“Increase; cause to increase.”/wan-DEE-sah/anyXolani“Live in peace; forgive and be at peace”/khoh-LAH-nee/maleXolile“Has forgiven; has become calm/at peace.”/kho-LEE-leh/anyXolisile“Has apologized; has sought or brought calm/peace.”/khoh-lee-SEE-leh/anyYamkela“Welcome and receive this beloved child”/yam-KEH-lah/anyYandisa“Increase and grow; a blessing that brings the family abundance”/yan-DEE-sah/anyZakhele“A self-reliant person who builds a strong future”/zah-KHEH-leh/anyZama“Try; make an effort.”/ZAH-mah/anyZamani“Try (plural); make an effort.”/zah-MAH-nee/maleZibhebhu“A traditional Zulu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/zee-BHEH-bhoo/maleZibuse“Rule yourself; govern yourself.”/zee-BOO-seh/maleZikhona“They are present; they have arrived”/zee-KHOH-nah/anyZimbali“Flowers; flourishing beauty and abundance”/zeem-BAH-lee/anyZimeleni“Stand up for yourselves.”/zee-meh-LEH-nee/maleZimisele“Determined, focused, and ready to reach great goals”/zee-mee-SEH-leh/anyZinikele“Devoted; dedicated; having devoted oneself.”/zee-nee-KEH-leh/anyZithulele“Keep quiet; be silent.”/zee-too-LEH-leh/maleZiyanda“They are increasing; they are growing.”/zee-YAHN-dah/anyZolile“Calm and peaceful”/zoh-LEE-leh/anyZukile“Has risen; a child who rises to meet life with strength”/zoo-KEE-leh/maleZukisa“Bring glory and honour”/zoo-KEE-sah/anyZuko“Glory; a bright wish for honour and distinction”/ZOO-koh/maleZwelakhe“His nation/country; of his land.”/zweh-LAH-kheh/maleZwelethu“Our country or homeland”/zweh-LEH-too/anyZweli“Nation/country (from izwe).”/ZWEH-lee/maleZwelibanzi“The nation/country is broad or vast.”/zweh-lee-BAHN-zee/maleZwelithini“What does the nation say?”/zweh-lee-TEE-nee/maleZwelonke“The whole nation; unity and wholeness”/zweh-LON-keh/maleZwide“Broad; wide; expansive.”/ZWEE-deh/male