Shona Origin Names
Browse Shona origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageSimbarashe
Simbarashe is a compound name from Shona, a Bantu language, where 'simba' means 'strength' or 'power,' often evoking the image of a lion as a symbol of might, and 'rashe' derives...
Tendai
Tendai derives from the Shona language of Zimbabwe and southern Africa, where it translates to 'be thankful' or 'gratitude,' reflecting a core sentiment of appreciation and praise.
Nyarai
Nyarai derives from Shona linguistic roots, where 'nya' often relates to possession or belonging, and 'rai' connects to ideas of joy, praise, or divine favor, suggesting an interp...
Nyarie
Nyarie appears to derive from Shona linguistic roots, where 'nya' often relates to possession or belonging, as in 'nyaya' meaning matter or issue, and 'rie' potentially linking to...
Nyasha
Nyasha derives from Shona, a Bantu language, where it carries the primary meaning of 'mercy,' 'grace,' or 'kindness.' This semantic field reflects core Bantu linguistic patterns e...
Ticha
Ticha derives from Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe and southern Zambia, where it carries the meaning 'we do not know' or 'unknown,' reflecting a sense of mystery or unp...
Zandaya
Zandaya appears as a modern phonetic adaptation of Zendaya, which derives from Shona, a Bantu language of southern Africa.
Zendeya
Zendeya appears as a modern creative variant or respelling of Zendaya, which derives from Shona, a Bantu language of southern Africa.
Zendiya
Zendiya appears as a modern phonetic variant or creative adaptation of names like Zendaya, which derives from Shona, a Bantu language of southern Africa.