Zulu names for girls have rich meanings and histories that reflect the Zulu people’s cultural heritage in South Africa. Nature, natural phenomena, and historical events often inspire these names. Moreover, some Zulu names have profound spiritual and symbolic meanings that show the Zulu people’s deep spirituality and practices.
Check out some of them below.
Some Adorable Zulu Names That May Interest You
Ayanda
- Meaning: One who always increase
Amahle
- Meaning: The beautiful one
Ayize
- Meaning: Let it happen
Andile
- Meaning: The family is growing
Busisiwe
- Meaning: Blessed
Cele
- Meaning: Ask (Go to him, “God,” and ask)
Duduzile
- Meaning: Consoled
Dumisile
- Meaning: They have praised
Gugulethu
- Meaning: our Treasure
Hlengiwe
- Meaning: Redeemed
Inyoni
- Meaning: Bird
Jabulile
- Meaning: Happy
Khanyisile
- Meaning: she has brought happiness or light
Khethiwe
- Meaning: The one who is chosen
Kaya
- Meaning: Restful place
Londisa
- Meaning: Caregiver
Londie
- Meaning: One who is shy
Lindiwe
- Meaning: One who has been waited for
Luyanda
- Meaning: It is growing
Mbali
- Meaning: Flower
Mbalienhle
- Meaning: Beautiful Flower
Mhambi
- Meaning: Traveler
Minenhle
- Meaning: Beautiful day
Mthandeni
- Meaning: Love her
Melamina
- Meaning: carry my name
Melokuhle
- Meaning: One who represents good things
Mpilenhle
- Meaning: Good life
Msizi
- Meaning: Helper
Nozizwe
- Meaning: Mother of nations
Ndondoloza
- Meaning: Prudence
Nhlanhla
- Meaning: Lucky
Nkosingiphile
- Meaning: The Lord gave me
Ntokozo
- Meaning: Joy
Nomvula
- Meaning: Mother of rain
Ntombifuthi
- Meaning: Another girl
Nobantu
- Meaning: Mother of the people
Nozibusiso
- Meaning: Mother of blessings
Ntozake
- Meaning: One who owns her own things
Nakuthula
- Meaning: Mother of peace
Nomusa
- Meaning: Mother of Kindness
Nelisiwe
- Meaning: Satisfied
Nonjabulo
- Meaning: Brought joy
Nolwazi
- Meaning: One who is knowledgeable
Nandi
- Meaning: Sweet
Nomalanga
- Meaning: Mother of Sunshine
Nomagugu
- Meaning: Mother of Treasure
Nobuhle
- Meaning: Mother of beauty
Nomcebo
- Meaning: Mother of wealth
Nqobizitha
- Meaning: Conqueror
Noxolo
- Meaning: Mother of peace
Nomathalente
- Meaning: Mother of Talent
Nonhlanhla
- Meaning: Mother of Luck
Nozipho
- Meaning: Bearer of Gifts
Nothando
- Meaning: Mother of Love
Nqobile
- Meaning: Has come up victorious in what was hopeless
Nonkululeko
- Meaning: Freedom
Ntombenhle
- Meaning: Beautiful girl
Nomusa
- Meaning: One who looks like an eagle
Nolwandle
- Meaning: Mother of Oceans
Owethu
- Meaning: She is ours
Philisiwe
- Meaning: You healed
Qophelo
- Meaning: Of high standard
Sizani
- Meaning: Be of help or advantage
Sithembiso
- Meaning: Promise
Sizakele
- Meaning: Helper
Siphesihle
- Meaning: Beautiful gift
Silondile
- Meaning: Has protected us
Simosihle
- Meaning: Beautiful feeling
Sibongile
- Meaning: We are thankful
Siphephelo
- Meaning: Place of peace
Sibusisiwe
- Meaning: We are blessed
Sinegugu
- Meaning: We have a precious treasure
Sinenhlanhla
- Meaning: We have luck
Simphiwe
- Meaning: Gift
Sinethemba
- Meaning: We have hope
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Simangele
- Meaning: Surprise
Sihle
- Meaning: Mercy
Sithembile
- Meaning: We trust
Thembile
- Meaning: Hopeful
Thabisa
- Meaning: To bring joy
Thandeka
- Meaning: Lovely
Thalente
- Meaning: Gift from God
Thembekile
- Meaning: Faithful/Trustworthy
Thobeka
- Meaning: Humble
Thadie
- Meaning: Loved one
Thulisile
- Meaning: She who has brought peace
Thenjiwe
- Meaning: The trusted one
Tholakele
- Meaning: Found
Thuthukile
- Meaning: Has become a better person
Uluthando
- Meaning: She is love
Unathi
- Meaning: She is with us
Zobuhle
- Meaning: Lady of beauty
Zola
- Meaning: Calm
Zinhle
- Meaning: Beautiful
Zanele
- Meaning: They (girls) are Enough
Zandile
- Meaning: They have multiplied
Zenzile
- Meaning: Make a way for herself, or be responsible for what she becomes
Zula
- Meaning: Brilliant
Zamokuhle
- Meaning: Try the good
Ziphozonke
- Meaning: All the gifts
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