Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Shona names, from Zimbabwe, reflect the traditions, spiritual beliefs, and linguistic heritage of the Shona people. Names like Tawanda (we are many) and Nyasha (grace) carry meanings tied to ancestry, community, and blessings. These names celebrate the cultural richness and resilience of the Shona people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onai | Onai: Shona name meaning "to see," unisex, culturally significant choice. | Shona | Unisex | |
| Pingah | Pingah: Unique unisex name meaning "strong" in Shona, Zimbabwe. | Shona | Unisex | |
| Rudo | Rudo, an African name, means "love" and signifies warmth. | Shona | Girl | |
| Rufaro | Rufaro: Unisex African name meaning "happiness" or "joy." | African, Malawi, Mozambique, Shona, Zambian | Unisex | |
| Ryshonah | Ryshonah is a unique, modern name with unclear origins and meaning. | Hebrew, Shona | Unisex | |
| Sadzi | Sadzi: Unisex Shona name meaning happiness, contentment; culturally significant in Zimbabwe. | Shona | Unisex | |
| shawnaa | Shawnaa: Unique name, possibly derived from Arabic, meaning "gift." | Shawnee, Shona | Female | |
| Shon | Shon means "God is gracious," originating from Hebrew and Irish. | Native American, Shona | Either | |
| Shunda | African, Bantu, Shona | |||
| Simbah | Simbah means "lion" in Shona, symbolizing strength and courage. | Shona | Boy | |
| Sizi | Sizi: African name meaning "to be loved," unisex, culturally significant. | Shona | Unisex | |
| Tadiwi | Tadiwi: Unique African name meaning "we have been comforted." | Shona | Unisex | |
| Tandie | Tandie: African name meaning "beloved," symbolizing love and affection. | Shona | Unisex | |
| Tangakwunu | Tangakwunu means "walking with God" in Shona, Zimbabwean culture. | Shona | Unisex | |
| Tembi | Tembi, an African name, means "hope" and symbolizes optimism. | Shona | Girl | |
| Tumaini | Tumaini means "hope" in Swahili; it's a unisex name. | African, Bantu, Shona, Swahili | Unisex | |
| Zenda | Zenda: Unique name meaning "hunter's town," popular for girls. | African, Shona | Girl | |
| Zifa | Zifa means "victory" in Shona; it's a unique African name. | African, Shona, Zimbabwean | Unisex |
