Phiwayinkosi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Phiwayinkosi – Meaning: given by the King – Origin: Zulu – Gender: Unisex


Phiwayinkosi is a Zulu unisex name meaning “given by the King”. It appears in our list of 175+ African Baby Girl Names With Deep Roots and Joyful Sounds.

Meaning & Origin of Phiwayinkosi

Meaning: Given by the King.

Origin: Zulu.

Popularity of Phiwayinkosi

Phiwayinkosi doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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