The Christening

Zanele

Zanele (pronounced za-NÉ-lé) is a girl name of Zulu origin, used in South Africa. It means “They are enough — said of a family blessed with daughters.”

Origin
Zulu
Region
South Africa
Gender
Girl
Famille & lignée

More Zulu names

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
  • Ayanda — They increase — the family is growing
  • 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

“Zanele” comes from Zulu culture (South Africa). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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