There was a total of 571 traditional names from Eastern Zambia and 312 traditional Tonga names from Southern Zambia. You probably have a Zambian name or know someone who has a Zambian traditional name in Kaonde, Bemba, Ngoni, Lozi, Tonga etc. Musune - Tonga (ox) And there are a lot of others. 8) Muchaala means to remain behind and is given to a boy or girl whose mother or father died soon after the baby was born. He grimaces as he struggles to find third gear. It's a Nguni word meaning "punish me". Swaka dialect is divergent, and sometimes classified as a separate language (Nurse 2003). In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. Professor expand what you started as it is in good faith and a pride! Chimika (Male and Female) to stop, to halt, 10. Interested who applied and send the application letters together with verified photocopies of Qualifications and Certified National Registration cards to the recruiting officer at the under-listed Provincial ZDF Officers can check . Bwembya means "whip" in Chibemba. The people are crazy! Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation. Globally, this group totals 690,000 in 2 countries. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. [1] [2] In 2016, there was an effort to take inventory of the proverbs of the Lala in Luano District. In 1880 there were 16 Lala families living in Texas. Re: Funny Names Zambian And Namibian Parents Give Their Children (photos) by decatalyst ( m ): 2:46pm On Jan 02, 2017. dikeigbo2: The gods must be crazy. Traditional music can be studied from several possible angles that are in no way mutually exclusive, but rather complementary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure. Alinani means "He (God) is with me" in Namwanga/Mambwe. It's supposed to be kept between the namer and the named - a dark reminder to the growing child that one person saw into his or her soul at birth. You can see how Lala families moved over time by selecting different census years. Where are other tribes? The land has a total area of 752,610 km (290,584 mi). Jumbani Male and Female) to endanger or complicate. I have a limited number of copies. [9] Traditional dress and crafts are also shown, like drawings, sculptures, hoes, axes, and others. My book: Zambian Traditional Names: The Meaning of Tumbuka, Chewa, Nsenga, Ngoni, and Tonga Names is now available at all Book World Bookstores all over Zambia. The Meaning of Tumbuka, Chewa, Ngoni, Nsenga, and Tonga Names. Pezo means expensive ornament in Luvale, Bukata means "Glory (God's)" Chibemba VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. But you dont know what their name means. Page 133 - Robert C. Acronyms and Initialisms Dictionary, Detroit: Gale Research Company, 4th edition, 1973 as Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames, New York: Chilton Book Company, 1969 bbdm Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 4th edition, 1940 (with 1949 supplement) bfn Barber, Henry. In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lala. Lala is a somewhat prominent first name for women (#3164 out of 4276, Top 74%) and an even more prominent surname for both adults and children (#23087 out of . Ideally, the author would like the book to be made available at all maternity wards in hospitals in Zambia so that potential parents can use the book to choose baby names. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. It's called the zina la bamkombo- or the name of the umbilical cord. 2. They live in Central Zambia in the mountains close to the Congolese border, and . Each chief presides over a certain chiefdom with boundaries marked. Use the above button to submit a map. View Census Data for Lala | Data not to scale. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. Use of this name is supposed to be limited. Globally, this group totals 686,000 in 2 countries. Globalization has also introduced new foods crops, such as rice, potatoes, new varieties of sweet potatoes, different types of beans, maize, and other crops.[1]. 2.3.1Bantu origins 2.3.2First Bantu settlement 2.3.3Second Bantu settlement 2.3.3.1Luba-Lunda states 2.3.3.2The Maravi Confederacy 2.3.3.3Mutapa Empire and Mfecane 2.4Colonial Period 2.4.1Europeans 2.4.2British colonisation 2.5Independence 2.6Post-independence 2.6.1Economic troubles 2.6.2Democratisation 3Politics 3.1Foreign relations 3.2Military A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. [1], Unlike some other groups in Zambia, the Lala practice monogamous marriages. After a birth, the mother and child hide away until the cord drops off. Many names and nicknames reflected the baby or adults character and personality. [10] There are three conventional ways of marrying among the Lala: a pre-arranged marriage between a man and a woman's families, a man and a woman asking permission from their families to marry each other, and a man who impregnated a woman is pressured by her family to take her as his wife. This land area is approximately 108% of the area of Texas. [3], Like many other ethnic groups in Zambia, the Lala are said to have descended from the Luba-Lunda Kingdom in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. Lubona means a person who sees or the throne in siLozi. Mujinga means "curled up" or "twisted" in Lunda for a child born with its umbilical cord around the neck. Zambia, landlocked country in south-central Africa. Texas had the highest population of Lala families in 1880. Chimuka (Male and Female) late, baby born beyond due month. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. "It's good for those born at bright and merry moments but unfortunate for the others.". This was about 18% of all the recorded Lala's in USA. Lweendo (Male and Female) born during a journey, 6. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. According to respondents, the Lala used 'akamphangolishishi', a type of material, to make shirts and other clothes with 'chilundu', a type of tree. Italian (Sicily and Apulia): of Albanian origin (see below) found mainly in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi Sicily where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century. British Family Names: Their Origin and Meaning, London: Elliot Stock . This was the time the author was working at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Zambia. The Kusama Experience in an African Village, Conversation: African Traditional Healing, President Kaunda: First Time I Met Him- Part Two, President Kaunda: First Time I Met Him Part One, Good Vs Evil in Our Lives: Sunday Church Sermon, Sustainability in a Model Village in Rural Zambia: Ethnography Project Report. There were a total of 571 traditional names from Eastern Zambia and 312 traditional Tonga names from Southern Zambia. In 1880 there were 16 Lala families living in Texas. chisamu - Tonga (tree) Bridgewater College 5) Lweendo means journey and is given to a baby boy or girl who was born when the mother was on a journey. But this seven-year-old is labouring under a much heavier, but less visible burden. This page has been accessed 40,784 times. Professor you are a tribalist. I conducted the study from 1980 to 2000. Other events that influenced the choice of names were difficulties that might be encountered as couples try to conceive, performing vital activities like farming, marital disputes, war, village conflict, time of the day when the baby was born; evening, night, dawn. This was the time the author was conducting research at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Zambia. The average life expectancy for Lala in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004. It look like nick names. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The most Lala families were found in USA in 1920. Professor of Sociology, Bridgewater College. Countrywide, an estimated 380,000 children have been orphaned . Yet what gives us even more pride is our truly Zambian name. The population is composed of people from all parts of Zambia, as well as some from neighbouring countries. Swaka dialect is divergent, and sometimes classified as a separate language (Nurse 2003). It's a tin-roofed hut with a neat vegetable patch patrolled by bickering chickens and a dog called Imbwa. This article "List of Zambian names" is from Wikipedia. No people group map currently available. LOL @The Saint. Photo courtesy of Joshua Project.By Koos and Jeni Basson, Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples, Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached, Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical. HIV and Aids have ravaged Zambia, and although infection rates are now falling, 55,000 adults and 5,000 kids became infected in 2015. Tafika means "we have arrived" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Takondwa means "we are delighted" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Tamara means "some loved ones are no longer with us" in ChiTumbuka, Taona means "we have seen" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Taonga means "we are thankful" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Thandiwe means "beloved" or "the loved one" in ChiTumbuka & Ngoni, Tikambenji means "what can we say" in Chewa, Tilabilenji means "what can we say" in Nsenga, Wankumbu means "He (God) is merciful" in Namwanga/Mambwe. Musenge is a relatively common middle name in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the past, the Lala relied on fishing and hunting; hunting was done using traps, spears, a bow and arrow, and women and men would commonly go to the river to fish. Chilufya means the one who is lost or the one who deceives in Ichibemba MUSENGE comes first from the verb ", Vyane-means "mine" or "my own" (plural) in Tumbuka, Khumbo- means God's"will" or "want" in Tumbuka, Wanipa - means God "has given me" in Tumbuka, Mbanandi- means " they are many" in Tumbuka, Chabilikila - means "it sounds" a chief spokes person in Chitabwa. Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940. Nkonde means "bananas" in Chibemba. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. But there are some here who see opting for the homogenised anonymity of John, James or Mary as a dereliction of tradition. Tapiwa means we have been given in ngoni. There are other tribes such as the Ushi, Lamba, Bisa, Chishinga, Kunda, Lala, Lunda, Ng'umbo, Swaka, Tabwa and Unga who speak dialects of Bemba and are loosely affiliated with the Bemba tribe, but are considered independent tribes. "Cultural Preservation Literacy in Zambia: A Case Study of the Lala People of Serenje District", "UNESCO - Inventorying of proverbs of Lala community of Luano District of Zambia", https://twitter.com/bichriphoto/status/919864776964091904, "What does impande yemifino mean in Zulu? Matimba -Tonga (muddy) Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. salifyanji-means be thankful in Namwanga. Musonda means "the taster" and ukusonda is "to taste" in Chibemba. Italian (Sicily and Apulia): of Albanian origin (see below) found mainly in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi Sicily where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century. If you would like a copy of Zambian Traditional Names, write a check for $20.00 to Mwizenge S. Tembo and mail it to: 302 Sandstone Circle, Bridgewater, VA 22812. Masiye (male) - Orphan. The Lala belong to a small cluster of linguistically related peoples in geographic proximity, the Ga-Anda, Yungur, Handa, and Mboi living north of the Benue River. DeSantis won't say he's running. 2. When I was growing up in rural Zambia, many people had solid traditional names. According to Buckle in his 1976 manuscript on David Livingstone, he attests to the existence of chiefs and headmen among the Lala in Livingstone's time. Ask Massiye, or "orphan", or Chisonis - "sadness", or the sad-eyed Chimwamsozi, whose name means "drinker of tears". The third level are the 'Chilolos', who preside over a bigger area with multiple villages and headmen within a chiefdom. Due to environmental concerns, this cultivation system was stopped in favor of cultivating lands far away from homes, and returning later after harvest. There is no such food called breakfast, lunch or supper. The book is also available in Lusaka at Cell Phone 095-576-1375. Every Zambian is proud of his or her heritage and culture. PEOPLE GROUPS - Start; . Growing up, he knew a kid called Chiheni, which translates as bad boy, or thug. Dances of different kinds, such as the Kakele, are performed, and poetry and drama are very common. @Professor, always a pleasure reading your articles. Lets have a compilation from the diversity of tribes around provinces in Zambia. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lala's in USA. 2) Mutinta means to change. I reminded my wife that one of my cousins had the name Because. My wife and I laughed as we read names of a Judge whose name was Spainet another individual was Witness. His name means "well off" or "richness", and as a safari guide he's doing OK. "You're talking about the first one. Mavunika (Male and Female) breach baby, 8. Because the boy needs both hands to keep the bike upright, he can't sweep the flies from his eyes. They responded to a Tonga Indigenous Names Questionnaire.. Komani (Male) see the book for definition, 6. Click. However, these days, very few Lalas wear such materials. Ask Simon Mwewa. What Does Your Traditional Zambian African Name Mean? Kutemwa means "to be loved" in Chibemba. They oversee a small area and are aided or followed by village elders, who uphold Lala tradition. The name is given to the third or more consecutive daughters or sons born to a family. Natota means "Thank you" in Chilamba Wedi for a first-born means "emerge" in Lunda. Lala-Bisa is a Bantu language of Zambia that is closely related to Bemba. The Lala and other small indigenous groups of the mountainous Nigeria-Cameroon borderlands have had somewhat complicated relations with migrant peoples, particularly Hausa peddlers and Fulani . Which means "dog". The Lala of Zambia, numbering 587,000, are No Longer Unreached. If the name maketh the man, then surely Zambia's notoriously grim prisons are full of unfortunates who've been saddled with names like Chidano, Mapenzi and Chananga - that's "hatred", "trouble" and "wrongdoer" respectively? No profile text currently available. However, this has become unsustainable with declining numbers of game. The study found that in the Eastern Province of Zambia, these were the top ten most popular traditional Names. This is a list of Zambian names, not including all the tribes of Zambia. [1] Traditional foods, like locally prepared beer, 'katata' and 'katubi', along with locally grown crops are displayed. Zambia is thus one of the largest countries in Africa and the 39th biggest in the world. Lala-Bisa is a Bantu language of Zambia that is closely related to Bemba . Banji means "we are many" in Tonga. Data is not as precise as it appears. The Lenje are related to the Ila-Tonga, and the Soli to the Lala-Lamba, who, in turn, are connected with the Kaonde of North-Western Province. It is common to see such traditional dress during the 'Ichibwela Mushi' ceremony. [1][2] In 2016, there was an effort to take inventory of the proverbs of the Lala in Luano District. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:List of Zambian names. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 13:27. In the past, the main food of the Lala was 'nshima ya maho na Mulimwa' (nshima with beans). Suzgho (Male and Female) - trouble, problems. Mapalo means "God's blessings in Chibemba, Bumi means "Life" in Chimbemba With the advent of globalization, many Lala women have adopted the wearing of chitenge fabric and ichitambal (head wraps), and men have adopted trousers, shorts, and chitenge tops. "He is in prison in South Africa for the attempted murder of a security guard.". The name is given to a baby girl born after the woman had two or more consecutive sons. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more. With urbanisation, Bemba speakers can be found everywhere in Zambia including the capital city, Lusaka. Wanjivwa means "He(God) heard us" in Namwanga. Generally, the study showed that the Tonga traditional names are chosen according to significant social events that might have happened when the baby was born. . The man's family will take a dowry from a woman's family, consisting of a 'sembe' (hoe), 'ubulangeti' (blanket), and chitenge. [1], The Lala have also traditionally had an initiation ritual for girls upon getting their first period; they would be secluded from the community for a period of time, and be taught lessons, coupled with dances, in preparation for their adult life. Names bearing some of these meanings and others are available in the full book which is a comprehensive research report from the last 25 years of field research into Zambian traditional names during my periodic summer travel to Zambia.Mwizenge S. Tembo, Zambian Traditional Names: the Meaning of Tumbuka Chewa Nsenga Ngoni and Tonga Names . The Lala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. I have learnt a lot, I thank you. Read about our approach to external linking. Lala, a people of eastern Nigeria. 1. The Zambia Defence Force, ZDF is set to release the names of successfully shortlisted applicants to join the Defence Forces.. ZDF Names of Shortlisted Applicants. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation. The church, says Clare Mulenga-Chilambo, offers deliverance. Staple foods include the cassava, finger millet, groundnuts, and maize. Mulonga means "river" in Tonga & ChiTumbuka, Musunga means "soft or porridge" in Chibemba, Mutende means "peace" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Mutale-means "start with this before you do anything esle(priority)" in bemba, Mwiza means "you have arrived" in ChiTumbuka & Mambwe, Natasha means "I am thankful" in Chibemba, Nchimunya means "the same as the one before" in Tonga, Njavwa means "Help[ed] me" in Namwanga/Mambwe. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. These findings might explain why some Zambians have modern peculiar names. Tepwanji means " Be patient" in Namwanga. During the ceremony, aspects of the Lala culture are shown off, like dances, dramas, and songs. LOL, just pulling your leg. All: Name: Home > Lala . 17,426,623 (July 2020 est.) The primary religion practiced by the Lala is ethnoreligion. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lala. May be Zambians choose some of their modern first names because of the significant and important impact of the modern urban life on their social survival and existence. I conducted a study in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs. Who, I asked my driver Mavuto, would give their child such a horrible name? A total of 323 respondents from a total of 26 villages were asked to describe baby-naming customs, identify traditional names and explain the meanings of the names, the circumstances of naming and whether . Nalucha means the fierce one in Silozi, Kawanga means "Magic Charm" in Luvale Below them are 'Sulutani', village headmen and women. We welcome. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster. It was at that time when I resolved to investigate and research the meanings of Zambian traditional names. One research field trip was made to Choma and the Gwembe Valley in 1988 and three trips to Eastern Zambia between 1980 and 1985. Chola also means "bag or sack" in Chibemba On-the-ground reality may vary from what is presented here. ECOLOGICAL ZONES Zambia is divided into the following ecological zones: Plateau - with higher rainfall Author of the Internationally Acclaimed Romance Adventure Novel: The Bridge. The Lala language, known locally as Ilala, is mutually intelligible/closely related with the Bisa and Bemba languages of the Northern, Muchinga, and Luapula provinces of Zambia. Priofessor, one does not EAT brakfast, they HAVE breakfast. Ndona means "Lady Doctor" in Luvale, Wankumbu means "He (God) is merciful in Chibemba Reading your articles, this has become unsustainable with declining numbers of game many people had solid traditional.! Highest population of Lala families were found in USA in 1920 Origin and meaning London! 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