This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Shona.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Achiko m & f ShonaA shorter form of the name
Achiriko, meaning "one who remained" or "one who is still there".
Achipo f ShonaMeaning "one who remains" or "one who is still here".
Achiriko m & f ShonaA unisex name meaning "one who still remains there".
Adiwa f ShonaMeaning "one who is beloved or desired", a longer form of the name can be
Adiwanashe, deriving from the verb
kudiwa.
Afara m & f ShonaMeaning "one who is happy or joyous".
Aida f ShonaMeaning "One who desired" or "one who (portrayed) love", it derives from the verb ''kuda''.
Aidei f ShonaIt is a name that asks a question, meaning "what did he/she desire?"
Akatendeka m & f ShonaMeaning "one who is faithful", deriving from the verb
kutendeka.
Anaishe f & m ShonaDerived from Shona
anashe, meaning "who is with God".
Anemi f ShonaIt means "He (the Lord) is with you", or "one who is with you".
Anesu f ShonaA Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".
Arumirirarudo f ShonaIt means "she has waited for love", or "one who has waited on love", a shorter form of the name can be
Arumi or
Rudo.
Ashira m & f ShonaMeaning “receive; accept; welcome”, the fuller version of the name is
Gashira.
Chidochemoyo f ShonaMeaning "the desire of the heart", shorter forms of the name include
Chido meaning "desire",
Chemoyo meaning "of the heart", or simply
Moyo meaning "heart".
Chipocherudo f ShonaMeaning "gift of the love", this name corresponds with the name
Nduma. Shorter forms of this given name include
Chipo meaning "gift",
Cherudo meaning "of love," or simply
Rudo meaning "love".
Ditiro m & f ShonaMeaning "acts" or "actions". Deriving from the verb
kuita.
Funye m & f ShonaDeriving from a bird with the same name, known in English as "the go-away bird".
Gamuchirai f ShonaMeans "accept or receive" in Shona. It is typically given to a child born out of wedlock.
Hakunei m & f ShonaThis is a name that implies and asks, meaning "What is not there?". This is a name given by or to someone who is assumed to be falling short or without, so they name the child "What could be missing?" in a sense of affirmation, so to say there is perfection even if you (all) do not see it or doubt it... [
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Hamunyari f ShonaHamunyari means "Have you no shame".
This name is given in a feuding situation.
Hanu m & f ShonaMeaning “mountain pass”, or “path in the valley”, synonymous with
Haro.
Hazvinei f ShonaHazvinei means "Never mind, no worries".
This name may be given by a parent who was offended Hazviperi m & f Shona"It does not end". Situational name given in circumstances where family faced unending troubles or trials.
Izwirashe m & f ShonaIt means "the voice of the Lord", one can also use
Izwi as the shorter form.
Jairiro m & f ShonaIt means "to be used to; accustomation to".
Janha m & f ShonaMeaning "one's turn; chance; opportunity".
Jekesai f Shona"Make it clear". Meant to speak to neighbor or family to make clear their position or purpose.
Kwanaya f ShonaMeaning “it has rained”, rain is seen as a symbol of new life as its waters are a source of nourishment for natural life.
Kwayedza m & f ShonaMeaning “the sunlight or morning light has dawned” or “the sunrise has dawned”.
Machiveyi f Shona"What do you seek or covert?" Situational name given in circumstance where family has covetous neighbours or kin.
Maita f ShonaA Shona (Zimbabwean) name that implies gratitude for something that has been done well. It may be spelt as Mayita or Mazvita depending on the area of origin of the speaker.... [
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Maitaishe m & f ShonaIt means "You have done it Lord" or simply, "Thank you Lord."
Makanaka f ShonaMakanaka means "You are good". #This name is usually given in praise of God".
Mazvita f ShonaMeans "we are grateful" or "many thanks" in Shona.
Miriro f & m African, ShonaStarted in the early 1900's. Name was given to the second born daughter of the family. Name means "to be expected." Basically the one who was waited for.
Motsi m & f ShonaMeans "first one" or "one who has matted hair" in Shona.
Munesu f & m ShonaMeans "God is with us" or "God is within us" in Shona.
Munonzwaishe m & f ShonaIt means "You Lord are one who hears" or simply, "You hear the Lord".
Nakiso f ShonaMeaning “the beautifier; one who makes things beautiful”.
Ndakaitei f ShonaMeans "What did I do?"
This name is an expression of regret by a parent. Usually given by a single mother whose partner does not take responsibility of the child born.
Ndarama m & f ShonaIt means "gold", this name serves as a given name and a surname.
Nerutendo f ShonaMeaning "with belief" or "with thanks; with gratitude", another form of the name is
Norutendo. It derives from the verb
kutenda.
Nhamo m & f ShonaIt means "suffering; woes; disaster".
Nokutenda m & f ShonaMeans "with gratitude (associated with faith in God)" in Shona.
Norutendo f ShonaMeaning "with belief" or "with thanks; with gratitude".
Nyashadzashe m & f Shonaits from zimbabwe and is in the shona language it means Gods grace
Nyashanu m & f ShonaMeaning "the fifth one". It was also the name of a Shona historical figure and King, Nyashanu, who was the ruler of a Shona people known as the Hera.
Onai f ShonaMeans "Look and see".
This name may be given in various circumstances calling the hearer to look and see what transpired especially before and around the birth of that child Onayi f Shona"See it, see this". Situational name which says see what we have, behold.
Petina f ShonaThe name of the Zimbabwian writer Petina Gappah.
Rangariro f & m ShonaIt means "recollection; remembrance", from the verb
kurangarira.
Raviro f ShonaMeans "promise, oath or pledge" in Shona.
Revai m & f ShonaMeans "Talk or gossip about".
This is a name given to address neighbours that continue to gossip about your family Ruvheneko m & f ShonaMeans "Enlightenment".
This name is a declaration that we have seen or received enlightenment or better circumstances Ruzvidzo f ShonaMeaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb
kuzvidza, meaning
"to show contempt; to despise" Sarudzai f ShonaMeans "Be selective or discriminate". #Depending on circumstances the name may be a call to be selective in what you do or maybe blaming someone for being discriminating"
Shumirai f ShonaMeaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”
Simbiso f ShonaMeans "One who strengthens or source of encouragement".
Tadisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be
Tadisisa.
Tadisisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal and with much abundance", from the verb 'kudisisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely and with great abundance". A shorter form of the name may be
Tadisa.
Tanaka m & f ShonaMeans "we are good, we are blessed" in Shona.
Tanyaradzwa f ShonaMeans "we have been consoled", "we have found comfort" in Shona, often bestowed upon a girl born after a tragedy or difficulty, she being the source of consolation or comfort; the implied meaning is "blessing, godsend".
Tarirai m & f ShonaMeaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include
Onai and
Ringai.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Tirivashe m & f ShonaMeans "We belong to the Lord". #This is a Christian name for believers declaring their loyalty to God".
Todini m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we do?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is lost regarding what to do in their circumstances Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Torevei m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we say?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is a lost for words regards the situation they are in Uzuru m & f ShonaMeaning “a higher place; sky; paradise; heaven”.
Vongai f ShonaMeans "Be thankful". This name is both a call to be thankful and an expression of gratitude.
Yananiso f ShonaMeaning “togetherness; bringing or binding together”.
Yeuko f & m ShonaMeaning "remembrance", it derives from the verb
kuyeuka.
Yevedzo f ShonaMeaning "captivation; fascination", deriving from the verb
kuyevedza meaning "to captivate; to make one gaze".
Zivanai f & m Shona"Know each other". Meant for relatives to keep in touch.
Zondai f & m Shona"You may hate me." A situational name where a family is telling it's enemies you may hate me all you want.
Zororo f & m ShonaRest. "May be speaking of a time of rest or peacefulness experienced by family around time of child's birth".
Zuva f ShonaMeans "day; daylight; sun; sunlight" in Shona.
Zviyo m & f ShonaIt is the plural of
Chiyo. It means "grains". This is a name that symbolizes the smallness of grains which when planted and in their own season and time, grow and are harvested for multitudes and nations... [
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