Chewa Submitted Names

Chewa names are used in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Achaje m Chewa
Means "stranger" in Chichewa.

Bwerani m Chewa
Means "come" or "come back" in Chewa.

Chapanjira f Chewa
Means "of the road, of the journey" in Chewa.

Chikomera m & f Chewa
Means "goodwill, compassion" in Chewa.

Chimango m Chewa
Means "builder" in Chewa.

Chipovisule m & f Chewa (Dutchified, Rare)
"Chipovisule" is a name of African origin, specifically from Malawi. In Chewa, it means "God is with us" or "God is among us." It carries a sense of divine presence and protection.

Chitundu m Chewa
Means “nation” in Chichewa.

Chokomera m & f Chewa
Means "compassion" in Chewa.

Daliso m Chewa
A variant of Dalitso. ... [more]

Dzuwa m & f Chewa
Means "sunshine" in Chewa.

Funsileniko m Chewa
Means "Will you go and ask for me?" in Chewa.

Josephy f Chewa
Variant of Joseph.

Kabilibili m Chewa
Means "plush green vegetation" in Chewa.

Kamoyo m Tumbuka, Chewa
Means "life" in Tumbuka and Chewa, often given to babies born prematurely.

Kamwendo m Chewa
Means "walking from place to place; traveller" in Chewa language.

Kathaulo m Tumbuka, Chewa
Means "small cloth, handkerchief" in Tumbuka and Chewa.

Khumbireko m Chewa
Means "to admire" in Chewa.

Kongola f Chewa
Means "beautiful" in Chewa.

Kutha m Chewa
Means "destiny" in Chewa.

Kuwala m & f Chewa
Means "shining light" in Chewa.

Masana m & f Chewa
Means "daylight" in Chewa.

Masiye m & f Chewa
Means "orphan" in Chichewa, literally translating as "leavings", as in something left behind by a dead person.

Mtambo m & f Chewa
Means "clouds" in Chewa.

Ngale f Chewa
Means "jewel" in Chewa.

Nyanza m & f Chewa
Means "lake" in Chewa.

Nyimbo m & f Chewa
Means "melody" in Chewa.

Nzeru m & f Chewa
Means "wisdom" in Chewa.

Oyera f Chewa
Means "pure" in Chewa.

Paoneke m Chewa
Means "we will see good things" in Chewa.

Penyani m Chewa
Means "look" in Chewa.

Sankhani m Chewa, Tumbuka
Means "choose" in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Sekelelani m Chewa, Tumbuka
Means "be happy, boisterous" or "laugh" in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Shadein f Shona, Chewa
Means "child of God" in Shona and Chewa.

Sungani m Chewa, Tumbuka
Means "custodian, keeper" in Chewa and Tumbuka.

Tamanda f Chewa
Means "to praise" in Chewa.

Tamani f & m Chewa
Means "praise" or "to God be the glory" in Chewa.

Thandizani m Chewa
Means "help" in Chewa.

Tikambenji f Chewa
Means "what shall we say?" in Chewa.

Tikhalenawo f Chewa
Means "let's sit and live with them" in Chewa.

Tisungane m & f Chewa
Means "let us keep each other" in Chewa.

Wachikondi m & f Chewa
Means "friendly" in Chewa.

Walumbike f Chewa
Means "praise" in Chewa.

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