Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Zulu names are deeply connected to the traditions, language, and spiritual beliefs of the Zulu people. Names like Thandeka (beloved) and Sipho (gift) reflect virtues, familial bonds, or life’s blessings. These names preserve the heritage and pride of one of South Africa’s largest ethnic groups.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamsanqa | Thamsanqa means "luck" in Zulu, symbolizing good fortune and hope. | African, Zulu | Boy | |
| Thandazile | Thandazile means "one who is prayed for" in Zulu. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thandee | Thandee means "beloved one" in Zulu, symbolizing parental affection. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandeka | Thandeka means "beloved" in Zulu, symbolizing parental love and affection. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandeka-Nokuthula | Thandeka-Nokuthula is a Zulu name meaning love and peace. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandeka-Nompumelelo | Thandeka-Nompumelelo: Zulu name meaning love and success, culturally significant. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandeka-Nomvula | Thandeka-Nomvula means "loved one" and "mother of rain." | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandekile | Thandekile means "loved one," is unisex, and culturally significant. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thandey | Thandey: Zulu name meaning "beloved," symbolizing love and affection. | African, Zulu | Girl | |
| Thandiwe | Thandiwe means "beloved" in Zulu; it's a cherished unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thandolwakhe | Thandolwakhe: Zulu name meaning "beloved," significant in South Africa. | Zulu | Boy | |
| Thandy | Thandy: Unique unisex name of Zulu origin meaning "loved one." | African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Themba | Themba: Zulu name meaning "hope" or "trust," symbolizing resilience. | African, South African, Zulu | Boy | |
| Thembalihle | Thembalihle: Zulu name meaning trust, good fortune; unisex, culturally significant. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thembalwethu | Thembalwethu means "our trust," is unisex, and culturally significant. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thembeka | Thembeka means "trust" and symbolizes hope, strength, and resilience. | African, South African, Zulu | Girl | |
| Thembekile | Thembekile means "trustworthy" in Zulu, symbolizing hope and reliability. | African, South African, Zulu | Boy | |
| Thembi | Thembi: Zulu name meaning "trust," symbolizing strong, dependable women. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Thembile | Thembile: Zulu name meaning "hopeful" or "trustworthy," unisex and unique. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thembisile | Thembisile means "trustworthy" and symbolizes hope in Zulu culture. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thina | Thina: Zulu name meaning "patience," symbolizing strength and resilience. | African, Zulu | Girl | |
| Tholakele | Tholakele means "be still" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | African, English, South African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thulani | Thulani: Zulu name meaning "be quiet," symbolizes peace and tranquility. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thulisile | Thulisile means "bringing calmness" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Thuthukile | Thuthukile means "improvement" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Ualanya | Ualanya: Unique African name meaning "the shining one" in Zulu. | African, Zulu | Girl | |
| Ulanya | Ulanya: Unique Zulu name meaning "light," popular in African communities. | African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Ululanya | Ululanya: Unique Zulu name meaning "bringer of happiness" for girls. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Uluthando | Uluthando: Zulu unisex name meaning "great love" or "affection." | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Umnyah | Umnyah: Unique African name symbolizing strength, courage, and cultural significance. | African, Zulu | Unisex |
