The Christening
Ayanda
Ayanda (pronounced a-YAN-da) is a unisex name of Zulu / Xhosa origin, used in South Africa. It means “They increase — the family is growing.”
- Origin
- Zulu / Xhosa
- Region
- South Africa
- Gender
- Unisex
More names that mean “Famille & lignée”
- Adaeze — The king’s daughter, princess
- Adekunle — The crown fills the house
- Andile — The family has grown
- Andry — Pillar
- Ayodele — Joy enters the house
- Bondeko — Brotherhood
- Delu — The first girl born after several boys
- Dossou — A boy born after twins
- Enitan — The one who carries a story
- Fanta — A very common Mande girl’s name; its etymology is disputed
“Ayanda” comes from Zulu / Xhosa culture (South Africa). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.
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