Shona Names

God is with us; divine presence

Batsirai

Help; assist

Chenai

Be clean; be pure

Chengeto

Guard; protect; watch over

Chenjerai

Be wise; be alert

Chiedza

Light; brightness

Chiedza

Light; it is light

Chiedza

Light; brightness

Chipo

Gift

Dakarai

Joy; happiness; gladness

Danai

Love one another

Dananai

Love each other; mutual love

Dzidzai

Learn; be educated

Fadzai

Be joyful; rejoice

Farai

Rejoice

Fungai

Think; reflect

Gamu

Perseverance; endurance; struggle

Gamuchirai

Receive it; accept it

Garikai

Stay well; be settled

Komborero

Blessing; divine favor

Kudakwashe

God's will; the will of God

Kudzai

Let there be glory; glorify

Kudzanai

Be humble; show humility

Kumbirai

Please ask; request humbly

Maidei

What did you want?

Makanaka

It is good; it is beautiful

Makandiwa

One who walks alone; independent

Makomborero

Blessings

Mashama

Surprised; astonished; amazed

Mazvita

Thank you; we are grateful

Moreblessing

More blessings

Muchaneta

You will be satisfied

Mudiwa

Beloved; the loved one

Mufaro

Happy one; the joyful

Mufudzi

Shepherd; guardian

Munashe

With God; God is with him/her

Munetsi

The one who brings

Munyaradzi

Comforter; one who consoles

Munyaradzi

Comforter; the one who consoles

Mutsawashe

God's mercy

Netsai

Mercy; compassion

Nhamo

Trouble; hardship; suffering

Nokutenda

With thankfulness

Nyankomago

Belonging to the spirits

Nyaradzo

Comfort; consolation

Nyarai

Be humble; be modest

Nyasha

Grace; mercy

Nyashadzashe

Grace of the Lord

Pamhidzai

Help one another; cooperate

Panashe

Give thanks; offering

Rangarirai

Think carefully; deliberate

Revai

Long; tall; extended

Ropafadzo

Blessed; favored by God

Ropafadzo

Blessing; grace

Rudo

Love

Rufaro

Happiness

Rugare

Peace; tranquility

Rumbidzai

Praise; give praise

Runako

Beauty; handsomeness

Rurai

Create; build

Rutendo

Faith; trust in God

Ruvarashe

God's flower; blossom from God

Ruvimbo

Trust; faith

Sarudzai

Choose; make a selection

Sekani

Laughter; the joyful one

Shamiso

Surprise; wonder; unexpected

Simba

Strength; lion

Simbarashe

Power of God

Tadiwa

We have been loved; beloved

Tadiwanashe

We have been loved by God

Tafadzwa

We are pleased; we are happy

Takudzwa

We have been blessed

Takudzwa

We have been pleased

Takunda

We have conquered; we have overcome

Tambudzai

We are uplifted; we are encouraged

Tanaka

We have received goodness; we are fortunate

Taonga

Gift; treasure; we are thankful

Tapfuma

We have become rich; wealth has come

Tapiwa

We have been given; a gift

Tariro

Hope; expectation

Tarisai

Look; observe; behold

Tatenda

We are thankful; thank you

Tawananyasha

We have been given grace

Tawanda

We have grown; we have multiplied

Tendai

Be thankful; give thanks

Tendayi

Be thankful; give thanks

Tiisetso

Perseverance; endurance

Tinashe

We are with God; God is with us

Tinevimbo

We have faith

Tinotenda

We are thankful

Tinotendaishe

We are thankful to the Lord

Tonderai

Remember; keep in mind

Tongai

Show us; point the way

Tsitsi

Mercy; compassion

Tsitsi

Mercy; pity

Tsungai

Persevere; endure

Vimbai

Trust; have faith

Wadzanai

Love one another; live in harmony

Yamikani

Give thanks; be grateful

Yeukai

Remember; do not forget

Zivai

Know; be aware; understand

Zororo

Rest; peace; tranquility

Zuva

Sun; day; bright light

Zvikomborero

Blessings; many blessings

Zvikomborero

Blessings

Zvishamiso

Miracles; wonders

Zvisinei

What does it matter; be unbothered

Zvitambo