Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Bantu names, spread across Central and Southern Africa, are deeply tied to family, ancestry, and life events. Names like Thandiwe (beloved) and Simphiwe (we have been given) often symbolize blessings or virtues. These names reflect the shared cultural traditions and diversity of Bantu-speaking peoples.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niutei | Niutei: Unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Njemile | Njemile: Swahili name meaning "beautiful," celebrating African culture and women. | Bantu, Swahili | Girl | |
| Njena | Njena means "gift" in Swahili; origin is East African cultures. | African, Amharic, Bantu, Ethiopian | Girl | |
| Nkunda | Nkunda: Bantu name meaning "hunter," symbolizing strength and resilience. | African, Bantu, East African, Swahili | Unisex | |
| Nkundah | Nkundah means "love," is unisex, and has Rwandan cultural significance. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nokuthula | Nokuthula means "peace" in Zulu; it originates from Southern Africa. | Bantu, Zulu | Girl | |
| Nsikayesizwe | Nsikayesizwe means "God has shown us" in Zulu origin. | African, Bantu | Boy | |
| Ntatu(Na-Ta-Tu) | Ntatu: Bantu name meaning "born during the rainy season," unisex. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Ntjam | Ntjam means "gift" in Bantu languages, originating from Central Africa. | African, Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nyeki | Nyeki: Unisex name meaning "born during the harvest season" in Bantu. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nyoka | Nyoka, an African name, means "snake" and symbolizes transformation. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nyomia | Nyomia: Unique African name meaning "100% purpose" or "goal." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Okwuluoka | Okwuluoka means "the one who brings prosperity" in Igbo. | Bantu, Igbo | Either | |
| Ondinah | Ondinah: Unique African name symbolizing water, strength, and resilience. | Bantu | Girl | |
| Ongo | Ongo is a unique, meaningful name symbolizing strength and resilience. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Pangari | Pangari: Unique Swahili name meaning "strong and powerful" for all. | African, Bantu, Kenyan, Swahili | Unisex | |
| Pazya | Pazya: Unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | African, Bantu | Girl | |
| Peleke | Peleke is a unique Swahili name meaning "to choose" or "pick." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Rambaa | Rambaa: African origin, meaning "to be strong" or "powerful." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Resego | Resego means "to be saved" in Tswana; it's of African origin. | African, Bantu, Native American | Either | |
| Sabiti | Sabiti: Bantu name meaning "born on Saturday," culturally significant and unique. | Bantu | Boy | |
| Sakah | Sakah: African unisex name meaning "God remembers," symbolizing divine oversight. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Samba | Samba: Brazilian dance, music; origin from African rhythms and culture. | African, Bantu, Brazilian | Unisex | |
| Samuka | Samuka: African name meaning "asked for," symbolizing strength and resilience. | Bantu | Boy | |
| Sekani | Sekani: Unisex African name meaning "happy person" or "laughing." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Sente | Sente is a unique name with uncertain meanings and cultural significance. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Sheku | Sheku means "gift" in Arabic; originates from West African cultures. | African, Bantu, Ethiopian | Boy | |
| Shunda | African, Bantu, Shona | |||
| Shungo | Shungo means "to be strong" in Japanese; originates from Japan. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Siifu | Siifu means "father" in Swahili; origin is African cultural heritage. | African, Bantu, East African | Unisex |
