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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazela | Mazela: Unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mboya | Mboya means "one who brings happiness," originating from Kenya. | Bantu, East African, Kenyan, Luo, Swahili | Male | |
| Mbulaeni | Mbulaeni means "to be blessed" in Tswana; it's of African origin. | African, Bantu | Boy | |
| Melinga | Melinga: Unique, gender-neutral name of African origin, possibly meaning joy. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mereky | Mereky: Unisex African name meaning "I will be blessed." Unique. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mhina | Mhina: African name meaning "calm," reflecting tranquility and heritage. | African, Bantu, Swahili | Girl | |
| Milandu | Milandu: African unisex name meaning "one who is loved." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mogo | Mogo is a Bantu name meaning "to love" or "to be loved." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Molimo | Molimo: Bantu name meaning "one who calls upon ancestors," unisex. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mongezi | Mongezi means "to be blessed" in Xhosa; South African origin. | Bantu, South African | Boy | |
| Mongo | Mongo is a unique name meaning "powerful" and "eternal." | Bantu | Boy | |
| Monwabisi | Monwabisi means "to bring joy" in Xhosa, South Africa. | Bantu, South African | Male | |
| Mpamire | Mpamire means "one who brings peace" in African origin. | Bantu, East African, Ethiopian | Unisex | |
| Muenda | Muenda: African name meaning "traveler," symbolizing adventure and courage. | African, Bantu, Kenyan | Unisex | |
| Mundi | Mundi: African unisex name meaning "world," symbolizing vastness and beauty. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Muny | Muny: Unisex African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Musoga | Musoga signifies identity and heritage of Uganda's Basoga tribe. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mwadi | Mwadi means "gift" in Swahili; originates from East Africa. | African, Bantu | Unisex | |
| Mwambu | Mwambu means "one who is born during a rainy season." | Bantu, East African, Ugandan | Male | |
| Mzukisi | Mzukisi means "one who brings joy" in Xhosa, South Africa. | African, Bantu | Boy | |
| N’Gai | N'Gai means "God" in Kikuyu; originates from Kenyan culture. | African, Bantu | Either | |
| N’Zinga | N'Zinga means "she who is victorious," originating from Angola. | African, Bantu | Female. | |
| Nafuna | Nafuna: Bantu name meaning "born during harvest season," unisex. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nalong | Nalong: Unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience. | African, Bantu | Unisex | |
| Ndal | Ndal: Unisex name meaning "born during harvest" in Bantu culture. | African, Bantu | Unisex | |
| Ndila | Ndila: Unique unisex name meaning "to be patient" in Swahili. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Ngoni | Ngoni: African name meaning "warrior," symbolizing bravery and strength. | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Ngoza | Ngoza is a Bantu name meaning "female blessing" or "fortune." | Bantu | Girl | |
| Nioka | Nioka: African unisex name meaning "to be loved" or "cherished." | Bantu | Unisex | |
| Nioko | Nioko: Unique name from Bantu, symbolizing strength, power, resilience. | Bantu | Unisex |
