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Shaka Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "shaka" is "derived from the zulu word for 'intestinal beetle', meaning 'to deceive or go round in circles'", and is used often for "usually used as a boy's name".

Name
shaka
Meaning
derived from the zulu word for 'intestinal beetle', meaning 'to deceive or go round in circles'
Pronunciation
shah-kah
Used for
usually used as a boy's name
Syllables
2

Shaka Name Details

Shaka is a Zulu name that gained popularity due to Shaka Zulu, the famous warrior-king of the Zulu Empire in the early 19th century. Shaka Zulu is revered for his military strategies and his influence on the Zulu people. The name Shaka has strong cultural and historical ties to South Africa.

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Unaiza (Oo-nai-zah)
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Nollan (NO-lan)
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Altaam (al-TAHM)
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Toyalaya (to-ya-LAH-yah)
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Rahni (RAH-nee)
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Narasinha (nuh-ruh-sin-uh)
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Ayesha (ah-YAY-shah)
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Konika (Koh-ni-ka)
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Odoti (oh-doh-tee)
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