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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nombusisiwe | Nombusisiwe means "the chosen one" in Zulu, primarily female name. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nombusiso | Nombusiso: Zulu name meaning "mother of kindness," unique and melodic. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nombuso | Nombuso: Zulu name meaning "respect" and "honour," unisex, culturally significant. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nomfundo | Nomfundo means "mother of education," reflecting Zulu cultural values. | South African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nomphilo | Nomphilo: Zulu name meaning "she who is beautiful," culturally significant. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nompilo | Nompilo is a Zulu female name meaning "life" or "to live." | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomqhele | Nomqhele means "the chosen one" in Zulu, primarily female name. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsa | Nomsa means "mother of kindness," reflecting compassion in African culture. | African, Xhosa, Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsalokuhle | Nomsalokuhle: Zulu name meaning "good luck is with her." | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsamkelo | Nomsamkelo means "the one who is loved" in Zulu. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nomsamukelisi | Nomsamukelisi means "the one who brings or adds" in Zulu. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsamukelwa | Nomsamukelwa means "she who is welcomed" in Zulu culture. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsandisiwe | Nomsandisiwe means "bringer of hope" in Zulu culture, uniquely beautiful. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomsanelisiwe | Nomsanelisiwe means "she who brings happiness" in Zulu culture. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomthandazo | Nomthandazo means "prayer of love" in Zulu; it's unisex. | African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nomthandile | Nomthandile means "the one who is loved" in Zulu. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomusa | Nomusa: Zulu name meaning "merciful," symbolizing compassion and kindness. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nomvula | Nomvula means "after the rain," symbolizing growth and new beginnings. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nondumiso | Nondumiso means "graceful one" in Zulu, symbolizing elegance and culture. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nonhlanhla | Nonhlanhla means "luck" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nonjabulo | Nonjabulo means "happiness" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nonku | Nonku: Zulu name meaning "mother of light," elegant and unique. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nonkululeko | Nonkululeko means "freedom," symbolizes hope, and honors Zulu heritage. | South African, Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nontando | Nontando is a Zulu name meaning "love" or "desire." | Zulu | Girl | |
| Nontokozo | Nontokozo means "happiness," is unisex, and culturally significant. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nontuthuko | Nontuthuko: Zulu name meaning "happiness," symbolizes joy and optimism. | Zulu | Boy | |
| Nosisa | Nosisa: Zulu name meaning "blessing," associated with femininity and grace. | Zulu | Girl | |
| Not | "Not" signifies negation; originates from Old English "nōt" meaning "not." | Algonquian, American, Anglo-Saxon, Arabic, Armenian, Biblical, Celtic, Cherokee, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Welsh, Zulu | Either | |
| Nothando | Nothando means "love" in Zulu; it's a unisex name. | Zulu | Unisex | |
| Nothembeka | Nothembeka: Zulu name meaning "trustworthy" with cultural significance. | Zulu | Girl |
