At a Glance
- Origin
- Southern African river name, Bantu language family (exact source disputed)
- Pronunciation
- zam-BEE-zee
Zambezi is a Southern African river name, Bantu language family (exact source disputed) name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Zambezi
Origin: Southern African river name, Bantu language family (exact source disputed).
A common claim: Often said to mean 'river of the Tonga people.' Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Zambezi means 'river of the Tonga people.'
How to Pronounce Zambezi
zam-BEE-zeeIPA /zæmˈbiːzi/
Popularity of Zambezi
Zambezi 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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Similar Names
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