Tumbuka names are used in Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania.
8 names in our directory
Kondwani is a masculine given name of Chewa and Tumbuka origin, spoken primarily in Malawi, Zambia, and parts of Mozambique. It means "be happy, rejoice" in both languages, reflecting a positive and desirable trait for a...
Masozi is a unisex given name of Tumbuka origin, spoken in Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. It directly translates to "tears" in the Tumbuka language, reflecting a deeply emotive and evocative meaning. Names that denote emo...
Nthanda is a Tumbuka name meaning "star". In Tumbuka culture, names often reflect nature, virtues, or circumstances of birth. Nthanda is a unisex name, used across genders, and is rooted in the Tumbuka language of Malawi...
Penjani is a name of Tumbuka origin, predominantly used in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia among communities speaking the Tumbuka language. The name directly derives from the Tumbuka verb penjani, which means "seek for, loo...
Sekani is a masculine name of Tumbuka origin, derived directly from the Tumbuka word sekani meaning "laugh". As a virtue-inspired name, it reflects the cultural value placed on joy and positivity within Tumbuka-speaking...
Taonga is a given name used primarily among the Tumbuka people of Malawi, where it means "we are thankful" in the Tumbuka language. The name reflects a sentiment of gratitude, often given to express thanks for a child's...
Tionge is a feminine name of Chewa and Tumbuka origin, meaning "we thank" in both languages. The name stems from the verb -yonga (also -onga in some dialects), conveying gratitude, and it is often given to express thankf...
Wanangwa is a unisex given name of Tumbuka origin, used primarily among the Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. The name directly means "freedom" in the Tumbuka language, a Bantu language spoken predominantly...
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