Chewa names, used in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, reflect the rich culture and meaningful values of the Chewa people.
Discover a collection of beautiful and meaningful Chewa baby names for boys, girls, and unisex.
Chewa Names Boy
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Chifundo | Mercy |
| Chifuniro | Will, wish |
| Chikondi | Love |
| Chikumbutso | Memory |
| Chimwemwe | Joy, pleasure |
| Chipiliro | Perseverance, endurance |
| Chisomo | Grace |
| Chiyembekezo | Hope |
| Dalitso | Blessing |
| Fatsani | Be meek |
| Ganizani | Think |
| Khumbo | Wish |
| Kondwani | Be happy, rejoice |
| Kumbukani | Remember |
| Limbani | Be strong |
| Limbikani | Work hard |
| Mavuto | Troubles, problems |
| Mphatso | Gift |
| Mtendere | Peace |
| Mwayi | Opportunity |
| Pemphero | Prayer |
| Pilirani | Persevere, endure |
| Thoko | Short form of Thokozani |
| Thokozani | Thank |
| Wongani | Be thankful |
| Yamikani | Be grateful, praise |
| Zikomo | Thank you, greeting |
Chewa Names Girl
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Alinafe | He or she is with us |
| Chikondi | Love |
| Chikumbutso | Memory |
| Chimwemwe | Joy, pleasure |
| Chipiliro | Perseverance, endurance |
| Chisomo | Grace |
| Chiyembekezo | Hope |
| Dalitso | Blessing |
| Fatsani | Be meek |
| Khumbo | Wish |
| Mayamiko | Praise, gratitude |
| Mayeso | Test (from God) |
| Mphatso | Gift |
| Mtendere | Peace |
Unisex Chewa Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|
| Alinafe | He or she is with us |
| Chifundo | Mercy |
| Chifuniro | Will, wish |
| Chikondi | Love |
| Chikumbutso | Memory |
| Chimwemwe | Joy, pleasure |
| Chipiliro | Perseverance, endurance |
| Chisomo | Grace |
| Chiyembekezo | Hope |
| Dalitso | Blessing |
| Khumbo | Wish |
| Kumbukani | Remember |
| Mavuto | Troubles, problems |
| Mayamiko | Praise, gratitude |
| Mayeso | Test (from God) |
| Mphatso | Gift |
| Mtendere | Peace |
| Mwayi | Opportunity |
| Pemphero | Prayer |
| Pilirani | Persevere, endure |
| Takondwa | We are glad |
| Tamandani | Exalt, praise |
| Tionge | We thank |
| Tiwonge | Variant of Tionge |
| Tiyamike | We praise |
| Wongani | Be thankful |
| Yamikani | Be grateful, praise |
| Zikomo | Thank you, greeting |
Chewa Names Girllist of Nsenga Names
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
|---|
| Kalindabwalo | Boy | Guard or watchman |
| Kamuvwi | Boy | Roots |
| Mabvuto | Boy | Name given to a child born during trouble or problems in the family or community (e.g., war, drought) |
| Mashawila | Boy | Derived from “Mosi-oa-Tunya” meaning “boiling water”, “the smoke that thunders” (Victoria Falls) |
| Nguluwe | Boy | Warthog, clan name (Daughters of Nguluwe are called Daka or Mbewe) |
| Usaza | Boy | Youthful, childhood, a person who looks much younger than their age |
| Chikatizyo | Girl | Helper |
| Kamuzyu | Girl | Roots |
| Njelama | Girl | Crystal clear waters |
| Nkhumbwizhya | Girl | Admire for a while, name given after a sibling dies as a baby |
| Tiloleko | Girl | We shall see |
| Chapansi | Unisex | Child born after many miscarriages |
| Chawanzi | Unisex | Gift or freely given |
| Mwaziona | Unisex | Have you seen or Have you seen yourselves |
| Nkhumbwizhya | Unisex | Admire for a while, name given after a sibling dies as a baby |
Beautiful Tsonga names for boys, girls, and unisex
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
|---|
| Aphiwe | Boy | Given, gift |
| Bongani | Boy | Be thankful |
| Dumisani | Boy | Praise, thank |
| Ntsako | Boy | Joy, happiness |
| Tshivhase | Boy | Success |
| Vusimuzi | Boy | Revival, restoration |
| Zanele | Boy | We are enough |
| Rhulani | Boy | Be at peace, rest |
| Lizwe | Boy | Country, nation |
| Khetha | Boy | Choose, pick |
| Ayanda | Girl | They are increasing, growing |
| Buhle | Girl | Beauty |
| Nandipha | Girl | I am pleased, I am happy |
| Vusimuzi | Girl | Revival, restoration |
| Thulisile | Girl | Calm, quiet |
| Lungile | Girl | Good, kind |
| Zanele | Girl | We are enough |
| Tiyani | Girl | Victory |
| Dumisani | Girl | Praise, thank |
| Ravhani | Girl | Blessed, fortunate |
| Tsholofelo | Unisex | Hope, future |
| Lungi | Unisex | Good, kind |
| Ntsako | Unisex | Joy, happiness |
| Bongani | Unisex | Be thankful |
| Vusimuzi | Unisex | Revival, restoration |
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