Nyambe (name)
| Pronunciation | ˈɲambe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Africa |
| Meaning | Supreme Being |
| Other names | |
| Derivative(s) | |
Nyambe is a masculine given name and surname of African origin, particularly among Bantu-speaking peoples. The name Nyambe means "Supreme Being" and is especially common among the Lozi people of Southern Africa.[1]
In traditional African religions, Nyambe is regarded as the Supreme Being, the Creator of the world, and the source of all life. He is often described as all-powerful, all-knowing, and above all things. While different African cultures use various names for the Creator, Nyambe is widely honoured as the one true God, who watches over creation like a loving father.[2][3]
Surname
[edit]- Dora Moono Nyambe (1992–2024), Zambian humanitarian, educator, and TikToker
- Patrick Kakozi Nyambe (born 2002), Zambian sprinter
- Prisca Matimba Nyambe (born 1951), Zambian judge
- Ryan Nyambe (born 1997), Namibian footballer
Given name
[edit]- Nyambe Mulenga (born 1987), Zambian former footballer
See also
[edit]- Nyambe, African deity
References
[edit]- ^ Mbiti, John S. (1990). African Religions & Philosophy. Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435-90215-4.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ Thorpe, Simon A. (1991). African Traditional Religions. Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435-90224-6.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - ^ MacGaffey, Wyatt (1986). Religion and Society in Central Africa: The BaKongo of Lower Zaire. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-06215-2.
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Sources
[edit]- Mbiti, John S. (1990). African Religions & Philosophy. Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435-90215-4.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - Thorpe, Simon A. (1991). African Traditional Religions. Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435-90224-6.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - MacGaffey, Wyatt (1986). Religion and Society in Central Africa: The BaKongo of Lower Zaire. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-06215-2.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - Parrinder, Geoffrey (1974). African Traditional Religion. Praeger. ISBN 978-0-8371-2124-2.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: checksum (help) - "Lozi – Nyambe pronunciation". Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
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