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Achiko m & f Shona
A shorter form of the name Achiriko, meaning "one who remained" or "one who is still there".

Achipo f Shona
Meaning "one who remains" or "one who is still here".

Achiriko m & f Shona
A unisex name meaning "one who still remains there".

Adaishe m & f Shona
Meaning "one who has loved the Lord"

Adiwa f Shona
Meaning "one who is beloved or desired", a longer form of the name can be Adiwanashe, deriving from the verb kudiwa.

Aedzwa f & m Shona
Meaning "one who has been tried".

Afara m & f Shona
Meaning "one who is happy or joyous".

Aida f Shona
Meaning "One who desired" or "one who (portrayed) love", it derives from the verb ''kuda''.

Aidei f Shona
It is a name that asks a question, meaning "what did he/she desire?"

Aizivaishe m & f Shona
Meaning "one who knew the Lord".

Akashinga m & f Shona
Meaning “one who is resilient or brave”.

Akatendeka m & f Shona
Meaning "one who is faithful", deriving from the verb kutendeka.

Allyfina f Shona

Anaishe f & m Shona
Derived from Shona anashe, meaning "who is with God".

Anemi f Shona
It means "He (the Lord) is with you", or "one who is with you".

Anenjere m & f Shona
Meaning "one who has wisdom", this name can be shortened to Njere.

Anesu f Shona
A Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".

Anesuishe f & m Shona
Meaning "the Lord is with us", also a longer form of the name Anesu.

Anofara m & f Shona
Meaning "one who is happy or joyous".

Arumirirarudo f Shona
It 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 Shona
Meaning “receive; accept; welcome”, the fuller version of the name is Gashira.

Atidaishe m & f Shona
Means "the Lord has loved us" in Shona.

Ayanda f Shona
Means "we are many" in Shona.

Batsirai f Shona
Means "help" in Shona.

Betserai f Shona
Meaning "help, aid, or give assistance", another form of the name is Etserai or Batsirai.

Bhumi m & f Shona
It means "wolf".

Biria f Shona
Means "gathering" in Shona.

Bongai f Shona
Means "be thankful" in a Shona dialect.

Chengetai m & f African, Shona
To protect/to take care of

Chenzira m & f Southern African, Shona
Means "born on a journey" in Shona.

Chido f Shona
Means "wish, desire; love" in Shona.

Chidochashe f Shona
"God'will" / "God's desire"

Chidochemoyo f Shona
Meaning "the desire of the heart", shorter forms of the name include Chido meaning "desire", Chemoyo meaning "of the heart", or simply Moyo meaning "heart".

Chipochashe f Shona
Meaning “gift of God”, the most common shorter form of this name is Chipo.

Chipocherudo f Shona
Meaning "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".

Chiratidzo f Shona
Meaning "a sign" or "a symbol.

Chivimbiso f Shona
Means "the promise" in Shona.

Chiyo f Shona
Meaning "grain".

Dadirai f Shona
Means "show off" in Shona.

Dananai m & f Shona
Means "love each other" in Shona.

Daniwa f Shona
Meaning "be called".

Ditiro m & f Shona
Meaning "acts" or "actions". Deriving from the verb kuita.

Dova f Shona
Meaning "dew".

Dziva f Shona
Means "water" in Shona.

Fadziso f Shona
Means "one who brings happiness" in Shona.

Fara m & f Shona
Meaning "happy" or "joyous".

Farisai f Shona
Means "be very happy" in Shona.

Funye m & f Shona
Deriving from a bird with the same name, known in English as "the go-away bird".

Gamuchirai f Shona
Means "accept or receive" in Shona. It is typically given to a child born out of wedlock.

Gumi m & f Shona
Meaning “ten”.

Hakunei m & f Shona
This 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... [more]

Hamunyari f Shona
Hamunyari means "Have you no shame". This name is given in a feuding situation.

Hanu m & f Shona
Meaning “mountain pass”, or “path in the valley”, synonymous with Haro.

Hazvinei f Shona
Hazvinei 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.

Hikani f Shona
"Surprise."

Huoniso m & f Shona
It means "to show; allow to see", a shorter form of the can be Huoni or Oniso.

Idai f Shona
Means "love them" in Shona.

Ipaishe f Shona
Means "give to God" in Shona.

Irikidzai f Shona
Means "to add to" in Shona.

Izwirashe m & f Shona
It means "the voice of the Lord", one can also use Izwi as the shorter form.

Jairiro m & f Shona
It means "to be used to; accustomation to".

Janha m & f Shona
Meaning "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.

Jiho m & f Shona
Meaning “ultisol” in Shona.

Jinga m & f Shona
Meaning “piedmont; towards or near the foundation; base.” Longer forms of the name include Jingarechikomo, Jingachinga or Jingarashe.

Katsiru f Shona
Means "female cow" in Shona.

Kudakwashe m & f Shona, Southern African
Means "the Lord's will" in Shona.

Kudzai m & f Shona
Means "respect" in Shona.

Kudzaishe f Shona
Means "respect God" in Shona.

Kudzanayi m & f Shona
Means "respect each other" in Shona.

Kudzoka f Shona
Means "to come back" in Shona.

Kufara f Shona
Means "happiness" in Shona.

Kundai f Shona
Means "overcome" in Shona.

Kuseka f Shona
Means "to laugh" in Shona.

Kutenda f & m Shona
Means "faith" or "to thank" in Shona.

Kuzivakwashe f Shona
Means "God's will" in Shona.

Kwanaya f Shona
Meaning “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 Shona
Meaning “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.

Maenza m & f Shona
Meaning “rainy season”, it is synonymous with the name Zienza.

Maidei f Shona
Means "what you want" in Shona.

Maita f Shona
A 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.... [more]

Maitaishe m & f Shona
It means "You have done it Lord" or simply, "Thank you Lord."

Makanaka f Shona
Makanaka means "You are good". #This name is usually given in praise of God".

Makatendeka m & f Shona
Means "you are faithful (to God)" in Shona.

Makomborero f Shona
Means "blessings" in Shona.

Maneta m & f Shona
It means "You are tired or weary."

Mangwanani f Shona
Means "morning" in Shona.

Marita f Shona
Shona form of Martha.

Masamanisi f & m Southern African, Shona
Means "summons (to court)", ultimately from the English word summons.

Masvita f Shona
Means "thank you" in Shona.

Matidadisa m & f Shona
Means "you have done us proud" in Shona.

Matigonera m & f Shona
Means "you have done us good" in Shona.

Matinunura m & f Shona
Means "you have rescued us" in Shona.

Matinyaradza m & f Shona
Means "you have comforted us" in Shona.

Matipa m & f Shona
Means "you have given us" in Shona.

Matirangarira m & f Shona
Means "you have remembered us" in Shona.

Matiropafadza m & f Shona
Means "you have blessed us" in Shona.

Matizorodza m & f Shona
Means "you have given us rest/peace" in Shona.

Mavhu f Shona
Means "sand" in Shona.

Mawanikwa f Southern African, Shona
Means "you have been found" and "married" in Shona.

Mazvita f Shona
Means "we are grateful" or "many thanks" in Shona.

Mbada f Shona
Means "leopard" in Shona.

Mhara f Shona
Means "impala" in Shona.

Mirai f Shona
Means "wait" in Shona.

Miriraishe f Shona
What upon the Lord

Miriro f & m African, Shona
Started 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.

Molleen f Shona (?)

Motsi m & f Shona
Means "first one" or "one who has matted hair" in Shona.

Moyo m & f Shona
Meaning “heart”.

Mufaro f Shona
Means "happiness" in Shona.

Mukai f Shona
Means "be alert; wise-up" in Shona.

Munesu f & m Shona
Means "God is with us" or "God is within us" in Shona.

Muneyinazvo f & m Shona
Means "what have you to do with it" in Shona.

Mungoni m & f Shona (Rare)
May mean abiding in grace

Munonzwa m & f Shona
Meaning "You hear" or "You are one who hears", Munonzwaishe and Ishemunonzwa are longer and more specific forms of the name.

Munonzwaishe m & f Shona
It means "You Lord are one who hears" or simply, "You hear the Lord".

Mushana m & f Shona
It means "sunshine".

Mutsa f Shona
Means "mercy" in Shona.

Mutsawashe m & f Shona
Meaning "the kindness of the Lord".

Mwaitaishe f & m Shona
Means "Thank you God" in Shona.

Mweya f Shona
Means "soul" in Shona.

Naishewedu f Shona
Means "with our god" in Shona.

Nakai f Shona
From Shona naka meaning "beautiful, good".

Nakiso f Shona
Meaning “the beautifier; one who makes things beautiful”.

Natsai f Shona
Means "make good" in Shona.

Ndafadzwa f Shona
Means "I am happy" in Shona.

Ndakaitei f Shona
Means "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.

Ndakasharwa f Shona
Means "I have been chosen" in Shona.

Ndanatsei f Shona
Means "Am I good?" in Shona.

Ndarama m & f Shona
It means "gold", this name serves as a given name and a surname.

Ndochii f Shona
Means "What is this?" in Shona.

Nduma f Shona
Means "token of love" in Shona.

Nerutendo f Shona
Meaning "with belief" or "with thanks; with gratitude", another form of the name is Norutendo. It derives from the verb kutenda.

Ngonidzashe f Shona
Means "God's mercy" in Shona.

Nguvayake f Shona
Means "in God's time" in Shona.

Nhamo m & f Shona
It means "suffering; woes; disaster".

Nhiriri f Shona
Means "wild cat" in Shona.

Njere m & f Shona
It means “wisdom”.

Njive f Shona
Means "dove" in Shona.

Nokutenda m & f Shona
Means "with gratitude (associated with faith in God)" in Shona.

Noliwe f Shona

Norutendo f Shona
Meaning "with belief" or "with thanks; with gratitude".

Nunurai m & f Shona
Means "rescue" or "save us" in Shona.

Nyadzayo m & f Shona
Zimbabwean

Nyaradzai f Shona
Means "console" in Shona.

Nyaradzo f Shona
Means "peacemaker" or "comforter" in Shona.

Nyarie f Shona

Nyasha f Shona
Means "merciful" in Shona.

Nyashadzashe m & f Shona
its from zimbabwe and is in the shona language it means Gods grace

Nyashanu m & f Shona
Meaning "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.

Nyemwererai f Shona
Means "smile" in Shona.

Nyenganyenga f Shona
Means "swallow" in Shona.

Nyengeterai f Shona
Means "pray for" in Shona.

Nyeredzi m & f Shona
It means "star".

Nyika f Shona
Means "unity" in Shona.

Onai f Shona
Means "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.

Paidamoyo f & m Shona, Southern African
What the heart desired was granted

Petina f Shona
The name of the Zimbabwian writer Petina Gappah.

Pfuma f Shona
Means "wealth" in Shona.

Rangariro f & m Shona
It means "recollection; remembrance", from the verb kurangarira.

Raviro f Shona
Means "promise, oath or pledge" in Shona.

Revai m & f Shona
Means "Talk or gossip about". This is a name given to address neighbours that continue to gossip about your family

Ropafadzo f Shona
Means "blessing from God" in Shona.

Rukariro f & m Shona
Means "hope" in Shona.

Runako m & f Shona
Means "beauty" in Shona.

Rungano f Shona
Means "story" in Shona.

Runyararo f Shona
Means "peace" in Shona.

Ruramai m & f Shona
Means "be righteous" in Shona.

Rushesha f Shona
Meaning “sand”.

Rute f Shona
The Shona version of the name Ruth 1.

Ruva f Shona
Means "flower" in Shona.

Ruvarashe f Shona
Means "the Lord's flower" in Shona.

Ruvaredenga f Shona
It means "the flower of heaven".

Ruvheneko m & f Shona
Means "Enlightenment". This name is a declaration that we have seen or received enlightenment or better circumstances

Ruvimbo f Shona
Means "trust" in Shona.

Ruwadzano f Shona
Means "togetherness" in Shona.

Ruzvidzo f Shona
Meaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb kuzvidza, meaning "to show contempt; to despise"

Sadzamari f Shona
Means "income" in Shona.

Sarudzai f Shona
Means "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"

Sarura f Shona
It means "choose; make a selection".

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

Shamiso f Shona
Means "amazing" in Shona.

Shingai f Shona

Shingirayi f & m Shona
Means "be strong" in Shona.

Shingirirai f Shona
Means "perseverance" in Shona.

Shoko m & f Shona
It means "word", a longer form of the name is Shokorashe.

Shumirai f Shona
Meaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”

Simbiso f Shona
Means "One who strengthens or source of encouragement".

Siphosami f Shona
Means "my gift, present" in Shona.

Svikire m & f Shona
Meaning "to arrive upon".

Tadairaishe m & f Shona (Anglicized, Rare)
Those who answered God's call/agreed or believed in God's word

Tadisa f & m Shona
It 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 Shona
It 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.

Tadiswanashe f Shona
Means "We've been loved by God" in Shona.

Tadiwanashe m & f Shona
Zimbabwean name....it mean God is proud of us

Tamayi m & f Shona
Means "move from here" in Shona.

Tanaka m & f Shona
Means "we are good, we are blessed" in Shona.

Tanakiswa m & f Shona
Means "we have been blessed" in Shona.

Tanatswa m & f Shona
Means "we have been perfected" in Shona.

Tanyaradzwa f Shona
Means "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 Shona
Meaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include Onai and Ringai.

Tarisai f & m Shona
Means "(to) be looked" in Shona.

Tatadzeiko f Shona
Means "what wrong have we done?" in Shona.

Taurayi m & f Shona
Means "speak out, speak up!" in Shona.

Tauya m & f Shona
Means "we have come" in Shona.

Tavona m & f Shona
Meaning “we have seen.”

Tawananyasha m & f Southern African, Shona
Means "we have found mercy" in Shona.

Tendeka f Shona
Meaning “be faithful; be true”, a longer form of the name is Tendekamunashe.

Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)
Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks

Tererai m & f Shona
Means "listen, pay attention" in Shona.

Tinevimbo f Shona
Means "we have faith" in Shona.

Tinopiwanashe f Shona
Means "we are given by God" in Shona.

Tinotenda m & f Shona, Southern African
Meaning “we believe” and “ we gives thanks or gratitude.” Longer forms of the name would be Tinotendaishe or Tinotendanashe.

Tinozivaishe f Shona
Means "we know God" in Shona.

Tirivashe m & f Shona
Means "We belong to the Lord". #This is a Christian name for believers declaring their loyalty to God".

Todini m & f Shona
Means "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

Tomutendaishe m & f Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to He who is the Lord”, it is synonymous with the names Tinomutendaishe and Tovatendaishe.

Toperesu f & m Shona
"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings

Torevei m & f Shona
Means "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

Tsitsi f Shona
Means "mercy, compassion" in Shona.... [more]

Tsungai m & f Shona
Meaning “be resilient; persevere”.

Unashe m & f Shona
Means "God is with you" in Shona.

Uzuru m & f Shona
Meaning “a higher place; sky; paradise; heaven”.

Vimbainashe f Shona
Means "have faith in God" in Shona.

Vimbayi f Shona
Means "have faith" in Shona.

Vimbo f Shona
Means "faith, trust" in Shona.

Vongai f Shona
Means "Be thankful". This name is both a call to be thankful and an expression of gratitude.

Wadzanai m & f Shona
Means "be in cordial fellowship" in Shona.

Watidaishe f Shona
Means "the Lord has loved us" in Shona.

Wedzerai f Shona
Means "add onto" in Shona.

Wenyasha m & f Shona
Means "merciful" in Shona.

Werunako f Shona
Meaning "of beauty; a girl or woman of beauty".

Yakachena f Shona
Name that means "Pure"

Yananai f Shona
Meaning “be joined or brought together.”

Yananiso f Shona
Meaning “togetherness; bringing or binding together”.

Yanano f Shona
Meaning "togetherness; integration; fellowship", longer forms of the name include Ruyanano and Yananiso.

Yemurai f Shona
Means "appreciate" in Shona.

Yeukai f Shona
Means "remember" in Shona.

Yeuko f & m Shona
Meaning "remembrance", it derives from the verb kuyeuka.

Yeutsamoyo f Shona
It means "remind the heart".

Yevedzo f Shona
Meaning "captivation; fascination", deriving from the verb kuyevedza meaning "to captivate; to make one gaze".

Zadzisai m & f Shona
Means "fulfill" in Shona.

Zana m & f Shona
Meaning "a hundred".

Zhizha f Shona
Meaning “summer” in Shona.

Zimba f & m Shona
Means "to be principled" in Shona.

Zivaizvinodababa m & f Shona
Means "know what the father wants" in Shona.

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 Shona
Rest. "May be speaking of a time of rest or peacefulness experienced by family around time of child's birth".

Zuva f Shona
Means "day; daylight; sun; sunlight" in Shona.

Zuvarashe f & m Shona
Means the "lord's sun"

Zuwa m & f Shona
Meaning “sun”, it is also synonymous with Zuva.

Zvanaka f Shona
Means "it is well" in Shona.

Zvichanzii m & f Shona
Means "what is it?" in Shona.

Zvido m & f Shona
It means "desires".

Zvikomborero f Shona
Means "blessings" in Shona.

Zvipo m & f Shona
Meaning "gifts".

Zviyo m & f Shona
It 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... [more]

Zvose m & f Shona
Meaning "the all; everything".