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The Zulu are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa and the largest ethnic group in South Africa. The Zulu were originally a major clan in what is today Northern KwaZulu-Natal, founded ca. 1709 by Zulu kaNtombela.

The language of the Zulu people is "isiZulu", a Bantu language; more specifically, part of the Nguni subgroup. Zulu is the most widely spoken language in South Africa, where it is an official language. More than half of the South African population is able to understand it There is no naming ceremony in Zulu the culture, but only a ceremony called imbeleko to introduce the baby to the ancestors and to thank them and ask them to protect it. Zulus usually carry more than one name, it can be several names given by members of the extended family. In Zulu, names usually denote the family's expectations and encouragement for a baby; some reflect the family's experiences or how they relate to others in their community, sometimes they tell about the time/how the weather was like when the person was born, and so on. For example If a baby is born after a storm, it may be called Nomvula. Also common are names that reflect religious beliefs and political beliefs.

Here you will get the best collection of unique Zulu baby names. All names in the list are cute, popular and uncommon. Happy searching for a rare and different Zulu baby names.

                            

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