Tumbuka
names are used in Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Chimika f & m TumbukaAfter miscarriage(s), family would use traditional medicine (herbs, roots, barks) to prevent a potential next miscarriage. Kumika, means to stop, halt, prevent. Chimika is what you use to stop, prevent, halt... [
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Fulata m & f TumbukaMeans "second", this is given to the second-born of twins.
Jilele m TumbukaMeans "rear yourself" or "be self reliant" in Tumbuka.
Panji m TumbukaIt mean maybe. It is a male give name. It is named after the death of the first born. To say maybe he will grow.
Tangu m & f TumbukaMeans "first", usually given to the firstborn of twins.
Towera f TumbukaCommonly believed to mean "beauty" or "beautiful". Traditionally the name was given to a child that was born after death(s) of a preceding sibling. The belief was that this new born is beautiful for death or beautiful for the soil... [
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