Comments on: Zambian Baby Names – What They Mean

By: Mulenga

Mulenga — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:58:23 +0000

In reply to Nkandu. Katongo means the only child,then the long awaited child is kapembwa.

By: Mara

Mara — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:12:44 +0000

Hey
My sister’s name is Musona and neither of us know the meaning nor what tribe it’s from… could you please help me with the meaning, (we are bemba by the way)
Thank you in anticipation

By: Katongo

Katongo — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:02:09 +0000

What is the meaning of the name: Chibuye?

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 18:15:21 +0000

Hello

What does the name Walenga mean

By: Racheal Chitambo chabu

Racheal Chitambo chabu — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:06:31 +0000

hi,I would really like to Know what “Chitambo” means.
thank you

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:50:25 +0000

This seems like an interesting resource, but the link to the list of Zambian baby names seems to be broken. Is it possible to fix this? Thanks.

By: KLJ

KLJ — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:41:32 +0000

My father is Chokwe, and is born in Chavuma 80 years ago.
My sister and I are born in Sweden, and have 2 children each.
Can anyone of you help with the meaning of:

1) Kamiji, I share this name with my niece.
2) Chisola
3) Kalwimbi
4) Mahina
5) Chitende

Thank you in advance.

By: JS

JS — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:46:20 +0000

In reply to Beatrice .N.Mwale. Beatrice, Thank you so much for this info.

By: Beatrice .N.Mwale

Beatrice .N.Mwale — Tue, 16 May 2017 13:24:09 +0000

In reply to Nkandu. Nkandu means some one generousy,agenourousy queen,Kapekape mwine balongo.she or he who is known to give and he or she has a following.Nkandu kopa

By: Nkandu

Nkandu — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:59:24 +0000

Hi, hoping you can help me. What does Nkandu mean?