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

Sango m Shona
It means "jungle".

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".

Senzeni m & f Ndebele
Means "what did we do?" in Ndebele.

Sethekele f Ndebele
"We visited"

Sfiso m Zulu, Swazi, Ndebele, Xhosa, Southern African
Variant of Sifiso.

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.

Shumba m Shona
It means "lion".

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

Shungudzemwoyo m Shona
Means "yearnings of the heart" in Shona.

Sibakhulule m & f Ndebele
Means "we have liberated them" in Ndebele.

Sihawukele m Ndebele
Means "have mercy on us" in Ndebele.

Sikhangezile f Ndebele
Means "we're receiving" in Ndebele.

Sikhethiwe f Ndebele
Means "we are chosen" in Ndebele.

Sikhulekile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.

Sikhululekile m & f Ndebele
Means "we are free" in Ndebele.

Silibele m Ndebele
Means "we're unaware" in Ndebele.

Simangaliso f Ndebele
Means "miracle" in Ndebele.

Simbarashe m Shona
Means "power of God" in Shona

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

Simukai m Shona
Means "rise up" in Shona.

Siphilanzima m & f Ndebele
Means "we are surviving hardships" in Ndebele.

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

Sithabisile f Ndebele
Means "we are very happy" in Ndebele.

Sithandazile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.

Sithandilizwe m & f Ndebele
Means "we love our country" in Ndebele.

Sithenjiwe f Ndebele
Means "we are trusted" in Ndebele.

Sitshengisiwe f Ndebele
Means "we were shown" in Ndebele.

Sthandekile f Ndebele
Means "we are loved" in Ndebele.

Suntwe m & f Tonga
Means "hyena" in Tonga.

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

Tadiwanashe m Shona
Means "God loves us" in Shona.

Tadiwanashe m Shona
It isa Zimbabwean based name meaning God loves us

Tafara m Shona
We are happy

Tafuma m Shona
We are now rich, we are enriched

Tagutswa m Shona
Means "we are pleased" in Shona.

Takashinga m Shona
Meaning "we are resilient"; it derives from the verb kushinga.

Takawira m Shona
Means "we have fallen" in Shona.

Takudzwa m Shona
Means "we have been honoured" in Shona.

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

Tamuda m Shona
Means "we love him" 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".

Tapfumaneyi m Shona
Means "what has made us rich?" in Shona.

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.

Tashinga m Shona
Meaning “we have been brave or resilient”.

Tashinganei m Shona
Meaning "what has made us be resilient", a shorter form of the name is Takashinga.

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.

Tavaziva m Shona
Tavaziva means "We know them". This name is given in a feuding situation to say we know who the enemy is.

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

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

Tendayi m Shona
Variant of Tendai.

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.

Thobekile f Ndebele
Means "polite" in Ndebele.

Thuba f Ndebele
Means "chance" in Ndebele.

Thubelihle f Ndebele
Means "good chance" in Ndebele.

Thulilwempi m Ndebele
Means "the dust of war" in Ndebele.

Tinaye m Shona
Tinaye means "We have got him or her". Former Manicaland Provincial Governor Tinaye Chigudu is one well known bearer of this name.

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.

Tirivanhu m Shona
Means "We are people". This name says do not look down upon us or take us for granted, we are human like you

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

Tizirai m Shona
Means "Run to". This refers to running to take refuge in.

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

Toendepi m Shona
Means "where shall we go". This name is given where a family has grievances against their neighbours and desire to move away.

Tomutenda m Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to him”, a longer form of the name is Tomutendaishe, whilst Tom is the shorter form.

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

Tonderai m Shona
Means "remember" in Shona.

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”.

Tsungirirai m Shona
Means "perseverance" in Shona.

Tutsirai m Shona
Means "add to what's already there" in Shona.

Uluthando m Ndebele, Zulu
Means "he is love" in Ndebele and Zulu.

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

Upenyu m Shona
Upenyu means "life". This may be given by a parent meditating over the circumstances of life.

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

Varaidzo m Shona
Varaidzo means "One who keeps company". This is given to acknowledge your child as one with whom you keep company. It is common to give this name to a child born in your later years.

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.

Vushemadzoro m Shona
The name comes from Shona tribes in which KingShip was prevalent. This name was usually given to the chosen next bearer of the throne. The name means the Kingship turnover, i.e. the practice of succeeding a leader... [more]

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

Wakai m Shona
Meaning “build”.

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".

Zaranyika m Shona
Means "populate the world" in Shona.

Zhizha f Shona
Meaning “summer” in Shona.

Zibuseni m & f Ndebele
Means "rule yourself" in Ndebele.

Zibusiso f Ndebele
Means "blessings" in Ndebele.

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

Zivai m Shona
Means "know" 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".

Zvidzai m Shona
Means "despise, look down upon" in Shona.

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".

Zwelethu m & f Ndebele
Means "our nation" in Ndebele.

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