Izithakazelo: Zulu clan names and praises, A to Z

Ngcolosi! Wena wakwaDlabazane KaNgwane KaNephu kaLamula Nyawo zigezwa ngamazolo Nina enivuka nixubhe ngelala

Bhengu

Praises name Dlabazane and the Ngcolosi people; the millipede (shongololo) image recurs.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mgazi Ntshangase Menziwa Malandela Ndabezitha! Luzumane kaNdaba! Bazume Ndaba balibele

Biyela

A branch of the Zulu royal line; shares Ndabezitha and Ntshangase with the Zulu house.

Descended from Ndaba of the Zulu royal house.

Source: iafrika.org

Ndelu! Madiba! Dimba! Duma! Mseleku! Phonsel' obus' uMajonjobela! Othunga ligcwala lingethiwanga

Blose

Praises open with Ndelu and Madiba; some families add Mseleku.

Source: iafrika.org

Shenge Sokwalisa Mnyamana kaNgqengelele Phungashe Sondiya

Buthelezi

Praises recall Mnyamana kaNgqengelele and Phungashe, chiefs of the Buthelezi.

Buthelezi chiefdom of northern KwaZulu-Natal (Phungashe, Mnyamana).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gobeni Nsele Mangethe Zikode kaPhikela Wena Wasetsheni

Cebekhulu

Praises open with Gobeni and Nsele and recall Zikode kaPhikela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndosi Nombedu Khumbuza Nkomo kayivuswa Nkom'isengwa ilele Wayisenga imile iyakhahlela

Cele

"Nkomo kayivuswa" (the cow is not made to stand) is the line most people know.

Cele chiefdom of the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Lushaba Mthuli Lushaba lwenkosi Ngwenya Mgwazi kaQhaqhela Mcwashi

Chili

Shares Lushaba and Mthuli with the Lushaba clan; one published list gives a different set (Bhebheza, Ntethe).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mdunge Chiliza Shabalala Zisuka zibekwa Bhoyiya Mdzakudza

Chiliza

Praises open with Mdunge and Shabalala; shared in part with the Mdunge clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mgabadeli Owagabadela izinkundla zwakwaBulawayo Gadlela Dwala Mpembe Mhlophe Vezi Dladla

Dladla

Shares the praise Mgabadeli with the Mathenjwa clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sibalukhulu Mdlovu Magaduzela Magaga kaNsele Wena owashisa umuntu ngesikhuni esibunjini kwaze kwasa eyobayoba Mgoqo ovimb'esangweni nansi impi

Dlamini

Zulu-speaking Dlamini praises; Swazi and Xhosa Dlamini families recite their own versions.

Linked to the Dlamini royal house of Eswatini.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mkhabela Dinangwe Bhelesi Khweba Malala nomunwe endunu Avuke ancinde akhwife eMpumalanga

Dlomo

Shares Mkhabela, Dinangwe and Bhelesi with the Mkhabela clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nolanga Skhakha somfazi Nsukunganye Cebisa, ocebisa abafokazana ngozuka Ndwani Noyivalela

Dludla

Two versions are published: one opens with Nolanga, another with Cebisa and Mandondo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mpithikeza Mathaba Ndlalakuhle Nhlab'shile Luqa Zondi

Dlungwane

Praises include Nondaba and Gagashe, shared with the Zondi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dube elimthemde! Dube kaBayisa Khushwayo! Mbuyazi kaThekeli

Dube

Praises recall Bayisa and Mbuyazi kaThekeli.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ntenga Mthombeni Lwandle kaluwelwa luwelwa zinkonjane kuphela zona ezindiza phezulu Ngongolozi owaphekwa netshe Kwavuthwa lona kuqala

Duma

Published versions differ after Mthombeni; the "sea crossed only by swallows" line appears in both.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mkhondo Mpangazitha Mahlasela Vezi kanoNene

Gabela

Praises open with Mkhondo and Mpangazitha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mlangeni! Wena wakwaSidwaba siluthuli Singabancwaba bathi Weta nonina AbaqeduBombo ngokuhlehletela UWawawa Wu!

Gama

A longer version opens with Mlangeni; a short one lists Mlangeni, Shabangu, Mbokane, Mdluli.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Msomi Gasa Meyiwa Thabela Vezi Nophacwa

Gasa

Shares Msomi, Thabela and Nyawose with the Msomi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gcaba Nombela Mbitamkhono Gcithima Mabhebha aze aqethuke njengesiphongo sembuzi Thembela

Gcaba

Short and long versions both carry Nombela and Thembela.

Source: iafrika.org

Qwabe Mnguni kaYeye Mhlathuze Njonjo Masimula

Gcabashe

Of the Qwabe line; praises name Mnguni and Mhlathuze.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Skhende Jele Ngubo yengwe Somkhanda, wena owakhanda amadoda Wena ka-Mathumb'ayiphanyeke

Gumbi

Praises open with Skhende and Jele and "ngubo yengwe" (leopard-skin cloak).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mnguni Qwabe Mnguni kaYeyeye Osidlabehlezi bakaKhondlo kaPhakathwayo Abathi bedla, babeyenga umuntu ngendaba Abathi "dluya kubeyethwe"

Gumede

Of the Qwabe line, shared with Qwabe, Makhanya and Khuzwayo; another list opens Yeyeye, Caluza, Bayeni.

Descended from Qwabe, son of Malandela.

Source: iafrika.org

Mphephethwa Nzimande Khondlwane Majiya Khamanga Mdlovu

Gwala

Shares Mphephethwa and Nzimande with the Vilakazi and Nzimande clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Bhungane Bhungane kaNsele Zikode Gob'izembe Makhulukhulu Mehlomakhulu

Hadebe

Praises of the Hlubi line of Bhungane, shared with Mthimkhulu and Radebe.

Hlubi people (amaHlubi) of Bhungane and Langalibalele.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Hlabisa Ngotsha Mdinwa Vilakazi Songiya Somfula Bulawayo!

Hlabisa

Praises open with Ngotsha and Mdinwa; some add Vilakazi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mhayise wakoLanga Ngwanya Siyendana Cebisa kaMabhengeda Ugid'gogweni ovala emnyango ngamakhanda amadoda

Hlatshwayo

Praises name Mhayise and Ngwanya; another list opens Mhayise, Ngwane, Ngele.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mashasha Nongubo Shingweni Mlebuka Sijamane Dumakude

Hlengwa

Praises open with Mashasha and Nongubo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khuluse Gence Shozi Gabhisa Mtumasela Langa

Hlongwa

Shares Khuluse, Shozi and Khawula with the Khawula and Shozi clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ngwane Masumpa Masenga sileka Nduku Zinobulongwe Zikhali ezingalingani nezamaxhegwana Nina bakaSangweni elingawelwa abafokazana liwelwa izinkonjane zasemaNgwaneni

Hlongwane

Of the amaNgwane; shares Ngwane, Masumpa and Sangweni with the Sangweni and Zikhali clans.

amaNgwane of Matiwane.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Thumbeza kamyeni Ntombi zenda ngonyezi Ezabafokazana zenda ngobumnyama Mahlekwana Nina enahlek'umuntu edlula ngendlela

Hlophe

Praises open with Thumbeza; Swazi Hlophe families recite a siSwati version.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nonyanda Luvuno Nguboyengwe Gasa Malembe Mthiyane Cebisa Dladlami

Jele

A long run of related names (Nonyanda, Luvuno, Gasa, Mthiyane) shared with several clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Masengwa Qabase Vilakazi Mphephethwa Nkom'esengw'ilele ngoba uma imile iyakhaba

Jili

Shares Mphephethwa and Vilakazi with the Vilakazi line.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mkhathini Magolwane Zikode Mzilankatha Phangela koqhoqhoqho

Jiyane

Praises open with Mkhathini and Magolwane; shares Mzilankatha with the Khambule line.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mzilankatha Inkatha kayingen'endlini Yangena kubola izinkaba zabantwana Nina bakaNkomo zilal'uwaca Ezamadojeyana zilal'amankengana

Khambule

Shares Mzilankatha and the "inkatha" line with the Mncube and Ncube clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sothole S'tshopo, othi udl'inkomo kanti udl'impisi Umashaya umuntu aphindele lapho aphuma khona Odl'isinkwa esinothotho

Khanyile

Praises open with Sothole, shared with the Langa clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nandisa Mbende Sotobe Phakathwayo Sibiya Phathakahle!

Khathi

Praises open with Nandisa and Mbende; one list adds Mazishi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Hlongwa Gabhise Ntombela Gidela Mtumaseli Ntanzi!

Khawula

Shares Hlongwa and Gabhise with the Hlongwa clan; Ntombela is also written Ntobela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mlotshwa Msuthu Mkhathini S'phan'abantwana Ndlel'ehamb'ekhaya

Khoza

One list opens with Mlotshwa and Msuthu, another with Mwelase; both are published.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mntungwa Mbulaz'omnyama Nina bakaBhej' eseNgome Nin' enadl'umuntu nimyenga ngendaba Nin' enadl' izimf'ezimbili ikhambi laphuma lilinye Lobengula kaMzilikazi

Khumalo

Of the Ntungwa line, shared with Mabaso; praises recall Mzilikazi kaMashobana.

Ntungwa (abaNtungwa); Mzilikazi kaMashobana founded the Ndebele kingdom.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gumede Qwabe Mnguni kaYeyeye Khondlo OSidlabehlezi bakaPhakathwayo

Khuzwayo

Of the Qwabe line, shared with Gumede and Qwabe.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khwela Nduli Mgabhazi! Sicubu kasosiwa siphekwa ngembiza ende kaMahhumela

Khwela

Praises open with Nduli (also Ndulini) and Mgabhazi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khathide Masobode Wena owasobodela udlubu nokhasi Mgwaqo awedlul'esibayeni, ngoba kuvalwe ngamakhanda amadoda Mbend'ebomvu enjengetolwane

Kubheka

Praises open with Khathide and Masobode, shared with the Khathide clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Madonsela Mtimande Lubambo lunye Zingaba mbil'ufuz'ekhabonina Masango makhulu nawabantu nawezinkomo

Kunene

Shares Madonsela and Mtimande ("Lubambo lunye") with the Madonsela and Mtimande clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Lamula Jiyane Mpangazitha omhlophe

Lamula

Praises open with Jiyane and Mpangazitha omhlophe; one list gives a short version (Zinyane, Mthembu).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sothole Sodumase Madevu aqgabul'inkomishi Phokophalala mnikolusha ngoba oludala lumbangela isilungulelo

Langa

Praises open with Sothole and Sodumase.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndima Bayeni Sibhuzi esimqala!

Lembede

A short praise: Ndima, Bayeni.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Lushaba Mthuli Lushaba lwenkosi Ngwenya Mgwazi kaQhaqhela Mcwashi

Lushaba

Shares Lushaba and Mthuli with the Chili clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mshibe Madlanduna Abadl'insikazi belambile Ngoze ngikwenze owangenza khona Nina eningawadl'amasi ningawanikiwe Nesab'amas'ehla ngendololwane Nina bakwaMashiza

Luthuli

Praises open with Mshibe and Madlanduna.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mntungwa Mbulaz'omnyama Nina bakaBhej' eseNgome Nin' enadl'umuntu nimyenga ngendaba Nin' enadl' izimf'ezimbili ikhambi laphuma lilinye

Mabaso

Of the Ntungwa line; recited with the same opening as the Khumalo praises.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mabhida Julaza Sgwaza Choko Mabhala ngozipho abanye bebhala ngamapensela

Mabhida

Praises open with Julaza, Sgwaza and Choko.

Source: izithakazelo.blog

Mabika! Ndinabantu Lushingishingi luza ngomoya Gabha limdudu ngasemabeleni ezimphunzi Sengwayo!

Mabika

A short version (Mabika, Dinane, Dinabantu) and a longer one are both published.

Source: iafrika.org

Mabuza Mshengu Ludongo lwaMavuso KaNgwane Sidwaba siluthuli Shabalala

Mabuza

Shares Mshengu and "Sidwaba siluthuli" with the Shabalala and Mavuso clans.

Source: iafrika.org

Madlala Mpumuza Bhengu Sishi Khabalidaka Nodlomo!

Madlala

Shares Mpumuza and Sishi with the Sishi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mnquhe Wena waseQhudeni Zikode kaNgaba Mwelase Mpukane kaMgedeza Wena ongawudli umbele odliwa abalandakazi

Madondo

Praises open with Mnquhe and name Zikode kaNgaba.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndinisa Mbhobho kaBikwayo Mlaba Mazalankosi azala uDlambula Azala uLubelo

Mafuleka

Praises open with Ndinisa and Mbhobho kaBikwayo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nkomose Dibanto Jiyane Thole Sothole Snquma

Magubane

Praises open with Nkomose and Dibanto; shares Jiyane and Mzilankatha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Yengwayo! Njomane kaMgabhi eyaduka iminyaka nyaka yaze yatholakala ngowesinti Wena wasemthini emide yaseLangeni! Njinji!

Magwaza

Published versions differ in order; Yengwayo and Njinji appear in both.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbunjwa Nsukuza Shengele Cindi!

Mahlaba

One list opens with Mbunjwa and Shengele, another with Junda and Mbonani.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mahlangu Mntungwa Mahlangu ongayingwe sangolonyana Mkhalanga Mabhoko sindeni, umhlaba unethuli

Mahlangu

Zulu and Ndebele families recite different versions; Mabhoko and Mntungwa recur.

Source: iafrika.org

Mchunu Macingwane Ngqulunga Nyanda yemkhonto Ndabezitha Phakade

Majola

Of the Chunu line, shared with Mchunu (Macingwane).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mqamu Mabelemade wena owancelisa ingane ngaphesheya komfula Gwanyana Mbhuli Mabhulangwe wena owabhula izingwe wabhula izingonyama

Majozi

Praises open with Mqamu and Gwanyana.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Makhanya Mnguni Yeyeye Gumede Qwabe Phakathwayo Khuzwayo

Makhanya

Of the Qwabe line, shared with Gumede, Qwabe and Khuzwayo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Xabhashe Donda wasEnkweleni Khuhla phansi njenge khowandlovu Ntulikabongwa ubonga yena uzona umlomo

Makhathini

Shares Xabhashe and Donda with the Xulu clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Makhaye Shombela! Mdeke Manyawonhle! Manyawonkulu Mangcingcingci

Makhaye

Praises open with Shombela and Mdeke.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mlotshwa Vunisa Gumakhulu Zindela!

Malinga

A short praise: Mlotshwa, Vunisa, Gumakhulu, Zindela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Duyaza omhlophe njengezihlabathi zolwandle Mthonga weNdlovu Mpangazitha oziphangayo Mtholo Mahloko

Manqele

Praises open with Duyaza and Mpangazitha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mashimane Doncabe Zikode Zukuzela Dubandlela Mgobode

Maphumulo

Praises open with Mashimane and Zikode; versions differ in order.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Shobane Ngonyama Mbokweni omhlophe ogibela igagasi Mangethe!

Masinga

Praises open with Shobane and Ngonyama.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nyambose Mthethwa Dingiswayo Donga dilika Mathangana amahle afanele ukwenziwa Nina enalandela amasondo ezinyamazane

Masondo

Of the Mthethwa line, shared with Mthethwa (Nyambose, Dingiswayo).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndwandwe Zisongo Mkhatshwa Zwide kaLanga Nhlane

Masuku

Of the Ndwandwe line of Zwide kaLanga, shared with Nxumalo and Mkhatshwa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ncanana Thenjwayo Mfeyane Dlakude Mgabadeli Mzilankatha!

Mathe

Praises open with Ncanana and Thenjwayo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mgabadeli Wena owagabadela inkundla kwaBulawayo Dumakude Mageba Ndabezitha!

Mathenjwa

Shares Mgabadeli with the Dladla clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dunga Madondo Mwelase Nkubel'ezihlengayo Wena owela ngempambosi abanye bewela ngezibuko

Mathonsi

Praises open with Dunga and Madondo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Bhembe Mwelase Wena kaSnakanaka kaNtendeni Owagedl'umhlanga wawushiyelela Nzima

Mavundla

Praises open with Bhembe and Mwelase.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khondlo Mwelase Nzima Muna Wena owangena nesikhuni emanzini waphuma naso sivutha

Mazibuko

Praises open with Khondlo and Mwelase; the "crossing by the shields of men" line recurs.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Goba Mdunge Theneza Mageza ngobisi lwenhlunu abanye begeza ngamanzi

Mbambo

Praises open with Goba and Mdunge.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sokhela Nyon'emyama Eyabizwa ngekhwela yasabela yathi tshiyo Gqabela kavezi Wena ozalisa abafazi baliwe amadoda abo

Mbanjwa

Shares Sokhela with the Sokhela clan; another published house opens with Khathini.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndabezitha Shandu kaNdaba Sontshikaze Gumbi lamagwala UShandu akangakanani, nasentendeni yesandla engahlala Nasothini lomkhonto uyenela

Mbatha

Shares Shandu kaNdaba and Sontshikazi with the Shandu clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Godide Mphemba Ntuli Ndlela kaSompisi Sothole Gudukazi uyiNcwayo

Mbhele

Shares Godide, Mphemba and Sompisi with the Ntuli clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbili Fuze Ngcobo Mashiyamahle!

Mbili

A short praise: Fuze, Ngcobo, Mashiyamahle.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Donda Nxele Sontuli Lwandle aluwelwa, luwelwa zinkonjane Zona eziphapha phezul'emafini

Mbokazi

Praises open with Donda and Nxele.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbonambi Mabhodla Mbuyazi Ngiba kaMananga Wena owaya ngaphesheya kwezilwandle wabona abantu abazindlebe zikhany'ilanga Mabuya nomuntu abuye nenkunzi

Mbonambi

Shares Mabhodla and Mbuyazi with the Mbuyazi clan; a siSwati version is also published.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbongwa Mbuyisa Mvelase Mbongomuhl' oselangeni Mbongongwemvu emnyama

Mbongwa

Praises open with Mbuyisa and Mvelase.

Source: iafrika.org

Mbuyazi! Mbonambi! Ngiba kaNomagama! Mageza ngobisi amanzi ekhona! Mabhodla wena owabhodl' ulwandle lugcwele!

Mbuyazi

Shares Mbonambi and Mabhodla with the Mbonambi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbuyisa! Mlotshwa Mageza ngobisi abafokazana begeza ngamanzi Ntinini akabongwa, ubongwa ngezenzo Mcusi Manana Mgudluli wena owagudlula izintaba

Mbuyisa

Versions differ: one opens with Mlotshwa, another with Gqagqazela and Mchusi.

Source: iafrika.org

Macingwane Yeyesa Phakade Wena wase Ngonyameni Jama ka Silwane

Mchunu

Praises of the Chunu people of Macingwane, shared with Majola.

amaChunu chiefdom of Macingwane.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nyanda wephahla Khwenta Madlula Mgabashe Bhudukuziwisa

Mdlalose

Praises open with Nyanda wephahla and Khwenta.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ngomane Msindazwe Mfuyi wamatshe abanye befuya izinkomo Mfusi kaMawewe Wena waseZisayini Mnomo!

Mdletshe

Praises open with Ngomane and Msindazwe.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Lukhele Nyoka Sikhangisa Nzimande Bhekiswayo!

Mdluli

Shares Lukhele and Nyoka with Swazi Mdluli families.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mdunge Chiliza Mkhathini Gasela Gogobala

Mdunge

Shares Chiliza with the Chiliza clan.

Source: iafrika.org

Gambu Msuthu Ntethe Mathamahle Sikhakha simantwenguntwengu ngokudliwa yinundu

Memela

Praises open with Gambu and Msuthu.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mnguni Mzimela Jiji Mbizeni Ntaka

Mfeka

Of the Mnguni line, shared with Mzimela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Makhedama Soyengwase Nina bakaBhebhe kaMthendeka Nina bakaSoqubele onjengegundane Nina baseSiweni

Mhlongo

Praises open with Makhedama and Soyengwase; recall Bhebhe kaMthendeka.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mthiyane Masingasilele Mwelase Nina eningaweli ngezibuko eniwela ngezimpambosi zomfula Ngwane!

Mhlungu

Praises open with Mthiyane and Mwelase.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gcwanini Sbewu Munja Mabhingcel'ehlangeni amany'amadod'ebhingcel'ezindlini Skhaban'esakhab'uvezi ngezinyawo

Miya

Praises open with Gcwanini and Sbewu.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dlomo Dinangwe Bhelesi Khweba Malala nomunwe endunu Avuke ancinde akhwife eMpumalanga

Mkhabela

Recited like the Dlomo praises in KwaZulu-Natal; Tsonga-speaking Mkhabela families recite a different version.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Zwide kaLanga Ndwandwe Nxumalo Okhabangezinde nezimaqhukubezana Nkabanhle Wena wase Gudunkomo

Mkhatshwa

Of the Ndwandwe line, shared with Nxumalo and Masuku.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gcwabe Khabazela, kaMavovo kaZihlandla Gubhela Mumbo omhlophe Wena waseMbo Wena okhanya amasi esiswini Singela

Mkhize

Praises name Mavovo kaZihlandla and the abaseMbo homeland (Mumbo).

abaseMbo (Embo) people.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mhlungwane Phini Kalikhothwa Likhothwa ngokubhimbidela Malobisa!

Mkhonza

Praises open with Mhlungwane and "Phini kalikhothwa".

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Spheshu Madubandlela Somlomoti Sodilakazi Nkwaliyenkosi Ndonga

Mkhwanazi

Praises open with Spheshu and Madubandlela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ximba Mabhoyi Nodlela Mbewumbili, abanye bamhlophe abanye babomvana Nina enacaba isicaba ngokucazelana Msuthu!

Mlaba

Shares Ximba, Mabhoyi and Nodlela with the Ximba clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mdineka Sishange Maphisa Gubhuza Ndlanzi Mlambo omkhulu ongawelwa 'muntu

Mlambo

Praises open with Mdineka and Sishange; the "river no one can cross" line names the clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Makhombothi Ntumbeza kaNtuzi Cabuzela onyawo zincane, zingaba nkulu zifuz'ekhabonina Khambule Mzilankatha

Mlotshwa

Praises open with Makhombothi and Ntumbeza; versions differ in wording.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khambule Mzilankatha Inkatha kayingen'endlini Yangena kubola izinkaba zabantwana Nina bakaNkomo zilal'uwaca

Mncube

Shares Khambule and Mzilankatha with the Khambule clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ngema Madlokovu Ntusi yenkomo Nene Wena nasentendeni yesandla uyanela

Mngadi

Shares Ngema, Madlokovu and Nene with the Ngema and Nene clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ceng'elihle elintamonde Mabhala obhala ngozipho abanye bebhala ngepensela Bozini Khongisa Dodoza

Mngoma

Praises open with "Ceng'elihle elintamonde".

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dlakadla Nkabanhle Lubelo Nkaba yenkosi Maphakel'indoda edengeleni ilambile

Mngomezulu

Praises open with Dlakadla and Nkabanhle.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Qwabe Gumede Mnguni kaYeyeye Osidlabehlezi bakaKhondlo kaPhakathwayo Abathi bedla, babeyenga umuntu ngendaba

Mnguni

Of the Qwabe line in most lists; another house recites Fohla, Nongalo, Bhimbitha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gedeza Nongalaza Nondelamzimba, ewudelel'abezizwe Bhobholumtshingo KaPhenyana Buthela

Mnyandu

Praises open with Gedeza and Nongalaza.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Thabekhulu Sandanezwe Nongalo Mavundla Siwele Dubandlela

Mpanza

Praises open with Thabekhulu and Sandanezwe.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khuba Tetemane Wena wephahla elinhlokonhle Gawozi Sgquma ndawonye njengengulube

Mpungose

Praises open with Khuba and Tetemane; another list opens Phahla, Ndlovu kaKhuba.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mtimande Kunene Majoka Nxaba kaMbhekane owabhekana nokuhlupheka Madl'uvalo lwengonyama abanye bedl'olwenkomo Mthantathwa

Msane

Shares Mtimande, Kunene and Majoka with the Thwala clan.

Source: iafrika.org

Thabizolo Nonkosi Mlotshwa Wena kaSengama umuntu ngejozi Wena owehla ngesilulu abafokazane behla ngezinyawo

Msimango

Praises open with Thabizolo and Nonkosi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Msomi! Gasa Thabelo Nyawose Phingoshe Mangamahle

Msomi

Shares Gasa, Thabelo and Nyawose with the Gasa clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nxele Muthwa Seme Snono Dingiswayo Zikode

Msweli

Praises open with Nxele and Muthwa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mvelase Qhudeni Mvelase Owavel'eNyandeni yemikhonto yakwaMabaso Mvelase kaGuda Ongawadl'amathibani

Mthembu

Praises open with Mvelase and Qhudeni, shared with the Mvelase clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dingiswayo Nyambose Magaga onsibansiba Mfolozi emnyama inketha baweli nabawelayo bayayiqokelela

Mthethwa

Praises of the Mthethwa house of Dingiswayo, shared with Masondo.

Mthethwa paramountcy of Dingiswayo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Hadebe Bhungane Wena owamila edlukwini lapho okungamilwa khona Mashiya amahle

Mthimkhulu

Of the Hlubi line, shared with Hadebe and Radebe.

Hlubi people (amaHlubi).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Zondo Sokhulu Nqoboka Mnguni kaManekwane Skhangane esakhanga amadoda Luvuno

Mthiyane

Shares Zondo, Sokhulu and Nqoboka with the Zondo clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mtolo Mcenge Zulu Dlangamandla!

Mtolo

A short praise: Mcenge, Zulu, Dlangamandla.

Source: izithakazelo.blog

Hlabangan'elimhlophe okwezihlabathi zolwandle Wena owangena nesikhuni emanzini sivutha waphuma sivutha futhi Magalel'agase njengengonyama

Mtshali

Praises open with "Hlabangane elimhlophe"; versions differ in order.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mthembu Qhudeni Mvelase Owavel'eNyandeni yemikhonto yakwaMabaso Mvelase kaGuda Ongawadl'amathibani

Mvelase

Shares Mthembu and Qhudeni with the Mthembu clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mdolomba Mzukase Mnguni wasenhla Wena waseNingizimu Mabasendleleni zombili, enye ngeyokuya, enye ngeyokubuya Gwebeshomnyama, ophuza amanzi okuhlalelwa

Myeni

Praises open with Mdolomba and Mzukase.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Myeza! Ndimbane Mpangela Mzukwaze! Msani wathwalwa ngezinyanda Madlokovu!

Myeza

Versions differ; Mzukwaze and Madlokovu recur.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbizeni Ntaka Mnguni Sheleza Mzungwanya

Mzimela

Of the Mnguni line, shared with Mfeka.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mzobe Ngcolwane Phohla Walawala Khinibe Hlekani

Mzobe

Praises open with Ngcolwane and Phohla.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

ONala, oGwija Mhlophe Nongalo Zagqika Thole elihle elimhlophe

Nala

Praises open with Gwija and Mhlophe.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mzilankatha Nhlansi Gabadeli Onkatha kayingen'endlini, yangena kubol'izinkaba zabantwana Zibizendlela

Ncube

Shares Mzilankatha with the Khambule and Mncube clans; Ndebele and Kalanga Ncube families recite other versions.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mwelase Mthiyane Mhlungu Madela Dubazane Longode

Ndaba

Praises open with Mwelase and Mthiyane.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndawo Yamela Khoza Khobeni! Mphahlwa

Ndawo

A short praise: Yamela, Khoza, Khobeni, Mphahlwa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndebele Mahaye kaMvanande Othethela uMantshinga noNtsele Mwelase! Abangaweli ngazibuko

Ndebele

Praises open with Mahaye kaMvanande and Mwelase.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndimande Gcwensa! Mzulwini!

Ndimande

A short praise: Gcwensa, Mzulwini.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndlazi kaLokothwayo! Swebelele Somlibo umahog' uyababa unjengetshongwe lomlambo

Ndlazi

Praises open with Ndlazi kaLokothwayo and Swebelele.

Source: iafrika.org

Ndlela! Ndlela kaSompisi Godide! Sothole Gudukazi Khuboni

Ndlela

Of the Ntuli line in one list (Godide, Sompisi); another opens with Madide kaNdlela.

Source: iafrika.org

Ndlovu Gatsheni Boya benyathi, obusonga busombuluka Mpongo kaZingelwayo Nina bakwaNdlovuzidl' ekhaya, ngokweswel' abelusi Zaze zeluswa intombi uDemazane

Ndlovu

Praises open with Gatsheni and "Boya benyathi" (buffalo hair).

Source: iafrika.org

Zwide kaLanga Mkhatshwa Okhabangezinde nezimaqhukubezana Nkabanhle Wena wase Gudunkomo Wena owasezikhotheni, ezingakhothi ngamlomo, ezikhotha ngomkhonto kaZulu

Ndwandwe

Praises of the Ndwandwe house of Zwide kaLanga, shared with Nxumalo and Masuku.

Ndwandwe kingdom of Zwide kaLanga.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sthenjwa Vezi Nqoyi Mngadi Ngema Madlokovu

Nene

Shares Mngadi, Ngema and Madlokovu with the Mngadi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mkhabela Shozi Gaba Mlotshwa Maphalala njengophoko Sbumbu esiyingqilinga esingenalunza, uma sinonza syobe sonakele noma sfuze ekhaya konina

Ngcamu

Praises open with Mkhabela and Shozi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mapholoba! Mbele! Maguya! Nyuswa kaDingila KaNgcobo kaVumezitha Ngcob' omhlophe

Ngcobo

Mapholoba and Nyuswa open both published versions; the lines after them vary.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mngadi Madlokovu Ntusi yenkomo Nene Wena nasentendeni yesandla uyanela

Ngema

Shares Mngadi, Madlokovu and Nene with the Mngadi clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Hlomuka Bophela Busane Fuyane Mazinga Mlalazi kaNoxhaka

Ngidi

Praises open with Hlomuka and Bophela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mqungebe Donda Mthinti Ntinda

Ngobese

Praises open with Khaba and Xongo; another list gives Mqungebe and Donda.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbomvu Somahhashi Nyoniyezwe Nomafu Myaluza Ngcukumane

Ngubane

Praises open with Mbomvu and Somahhashi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nkomo! Mtungwa! Mazodwa! UGudlu kaDlomo UNkala kayibulawa

Ngubeni

Praises open with Nkomo and Mtungwa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ngwenya Mntimande Bambolunye Zingaba mbili Zifuze konina Ekhabonina

Ngwenya

Shares Mntimande and "Bambolunye" with the Mtimande clan.

Source: iafrika.org

Sgegede! Nongombhili, ingabayinye weza nonima Mabulala umuntu amhleke, athi, "ngibulele okukhahlambana" Ndaba! Mlambo! Dub' elimthende

Nhlapho

Praises open with Sgegede and Nongombhili.

Source: iafrika.org

Mgilitsha! Nyanganduna! Masomane! Ngubo yengwe neyengonyama Mbambo zenyathi Malinga!

Nhleko

Praises open with Mgilitsha and Nyanganduna.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mcusi Mphondle kaNdlolothi Mafuya Ngokufuyinkabi Nina bakaMabelemade

Nkabinde

Praises open with Mcusi and Mphondle kaNdlolothi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Yengwayo Mageza Lajani Vezi Phaphe Mahlabezula Nkundlande!

Nkomo

Praises open with Yengwayo and Mageza.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndlangamandla Mphazima Mntungwa Mawandla kaNdlela Nina baseMandlovini Mlotshwa

Nkosi

Praises open with Ndlangamandla and Mphazima; shared with the Mamba clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Khawula Gebhezi! Mahlobo! Ntombela! Zulu!

Ntanzi

Shares Khawula with the Khawula clan; another list opens with Fakazi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mahlobo! Mpangazitha! Ninenipheka ngembizende Isibongesibi

Ntombela

Praises open with Mahlobo and Mpangazitha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ntshangase Biyela Mgazi Ndaba Sobethu Menziwa

Ntshangase

A branch of the Zulu royal line, shared with Biyela.

Source: iafrika.org

Ntshingila Dlabane Siphepho Mahemu ezindlovu sinothuli malandela Langa liyoshona emavaneni

Ntshingila

Praises open with Dlabane and Siphepho.

Source: iafrika.org

Godide Mphemba Ndlela kaSompisi Sothole Gudukazi uyiNcwayo Khuboni Sompisi owaphemba ngamakhand'amadoda

Ntuli

Praises open with Godide and Mphemba; recall Ndlela kaSompisi.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nxasana! Mkhiwa! Gawu! Mbekela! Dunjana!

Nxasana

Praises open with Mkhiwa and Gawu.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Zwide kaLanga Ndwandwe Mkhatshwa Okhabangezinde nezimaqhukubezana Nkabanhle Wena wase Gudunkomo

Nxumalo

Praises of the Ndwandwe house of Zwide kaLanga, shared with Ndwandwe and Masuku.

Ndwandwe kingdom of Zwide kaLanga.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nyawo Dumakude Mlaba Njono Mthandi'wabantu bengakuthandi Wena owadumezizweni

Nyawo

Praises open with Dumakude and Mlaba.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ncamane Skhandisa samakhosi Thwala lomzimkhulu Mnyamande Mkhont'oduma njengezulu Ithala lomkhonto lisemaNyamandeni

Nyembe

Praises open with Ncamane and "Skhandisa samakhosi".

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Wosiyane Gcugcwa Mashiza Dingila Mkhandi wensimbi

Nzama

Praises open with Wosiyane and Gcugcwa; recall a line of ironworkers.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mphephetwa Mdluli Ngwekazi Gwala Mancama ngesinkw'esikhulu

Nzimande

Shares Mphephethwa and Gwala with the Gwala and Vilakazi clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mahlobo Mshazi Debelimdaka Bomvula

Nzuza

Shares Mahlobo, Mshazi and Sokhela with the Sokhela clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nina bakwaMthentuhlabausamila BakwaJuqulodlamahleza BakwaNyoni kaMamasiyephi Ibuye noNgce eSibgubudu

Phakathi

Praises open with "Nina bakwaMthentuhlabausamila".

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Phewa Mthembu! Mvelase! Wena owavela eNyandeni! Qhudeni! Gqigqizela! Shongela!

Phewa

Shares Mthembu and Mvelase with the Mthembu clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Phungula! Mdlovu! Mbangmude Mbandlwa Qhweza Hashaza ehlangeni

Phungula

Praises open with Mdlovu and Mbangmude.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Qwabe! Gumede! Phakathwayo! Mnguni! Malandela! Ntabani leyayaya kuNgoye Gumede! Dluya Nguni kubeyethwe!

Qwabe

Praises of the Qwabe house, shared with Gumede, Makhanya and Khuzwayo.

Descended from Qwabe, son of Malandela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Bhungane Makhulukhulu Sholoz'esmehlabomvu!

Radebe

A short praise of the Hlubi line: Bhungane, Makhulukhulu.

Hlubi people (amaHlubi).

Source: izithakazelo.blog

E! Sangweni Sango elibanzi Mangwane ngwadi Masinga sileke Nina eningaweli ngezibuko Eniwela ngezimpande zomfula

Sangweni

Of the amaNgwane, shared with Hlongwane and Zikhali.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mshengu Donga kuka Mavuso Sidwaba siluthuli Ngxabalala Chagwe

Shabalala

Shares Mshengu and "Sidwaba siluthuli" with the Mabuza clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mbatha Shandu kaNdaba Sontshikaze Manyosi Gumbi lamagwala

Shandu

Shares Mbatha, Shandu kaNdaba and Sontshikaze with the Mbatha clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Shangase! Shuku Ndaleka! Mkheshane Nogujwa Thomani!

Shangase

Praises open with Shuku and Ndaleka.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dumakude Mdima S'bhodla bakhothe umlomo abafokazane Mfazi omabelemade

Shange

Praises open with Dumakude and Mdima.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Dlaba Shukulas' Mnomiya Dludle Dludl'owadl'imihlambi yamadoda

Shezi

Praises open with Dlaba and Mnomiya.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mpikela! Ntshonondo! Mathumba! Ndina!

Shoba

Praises open with Mpikela and Ntshonondo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Shozi Mnganga Gidela Mntumaseli Mbasha Gabhisa Mthiya Mdawombi

Shozi

Shares Khawula, Hlongwa, Gabhisa and Mbasha with the Hlongwa clan.

Source: iafrika.org

Maziya Gembe Mkhabela Mcusi omhlophe izandla nezinyawo Wena wenjiki emnyama yasoHlelo

Sibeko

Praises open with Maziya and Gembe.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mahlase Mlotshwa Bhovungana kaNomashingila kaBango

Sibisi

Praises open with Mahlase and Mlotshwa.

Source: iafrika.org

Ndaba Gumede Sibiya ngenkomo, abafokazana bebiya ngamahlahla Nina bakwankom'isengelwa emaweni Ingasengelw'esibayeni akuyon'eyakhona

Sibiya

Praises open with Ndaba and Gumede.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mboma kaMqhele Mathula Nzimase

Sikhakhane

Praises open with Mboma kaMqhele and Mathula.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Simelane Magutshwa! Mpembe kaLokothwayo Simelane kaNdlovu Ndletshana zimqewana

Simelane

Praises open with Magutshwa and Mpembe kaLokothwayo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sithebe Habile Mkholwa Ndlandla

Sithebe

Praises open with Habile and Mkholwa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Jobe! Mondisa! Phumela phandle ngoba kufudumele Matshana! Mhlakaza nhlansi zingamshisi

Sithole

Praises open with Jobe and Mondisa.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sokhela! Nzuza Mahlobo Mshazi Nozishada kaMaqhoboza

Sokhela

Shares Nzuza and Mahlobo with the Nzuza clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mthonga Tembe Mlawu Ngolanyama Khamangathi Khamel'abahloti

Tembe

Praises open with Mthonga and Mlawu; the Tembe ruled Maputaland.

Tembe kingdom of Maputaland (northern KwaZulu-Natal and southern Mozambique).

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mangethe Gema Sosibo!

Thabethe

A short praise: Mangethe, Gema, Sosibo.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Thusi Mlotshwa Sishange Ndlebenkomo Bhulekuphangweni Makhanya

Thusi

Praises open with Mlotshwa and Sishange.

Source: iafrika.org

Msani Mtimande Kunene Majoka Nxaba Mbhekane

Thwala

Shares Msani, Mtimande and Kunene with the Msane clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Binda! Mphephethwa! Mphephethe wena Wena wakoGama UGamuyedwa lubaphephethwa

Vilakazi

Shares Mphephethwa and Binda with the Jili and Nzimande clans.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Xaba Nonkosi! Mashwabada Owashwabadelizindlubu namakhasi

Xaba

Praises open with Nonkosi and Mashwabada.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ximba Mlaba Luvuno Mungwe Msuthu Nodlela

Ximba

Shares Mlaba, Mabhoyi and Nodlela with the Mlaba clan.

Source: iafrika.org

Makhathini Gxabhashe Donda wasEnkweleni Khuhla phansi njenge khowandlovu Ntulikabongwa ubonga yena uzona umlomo

Xulu

Shares Makhathini and Donda with the Makhathini clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Zikalala Khuze Khuzeni Cebisa Wena wase Ngonyameni Maluleka

Zikalala

Versions differ: one opens with Khuze and Cebisa, another with Khuzeni and Mazibuko.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Sangwani Hlongwane Ngwane!

Zikhali

Of the amaNgwane of Matiwane, shared with Hlongwane and Sangweni.

amaNgwane of Matiwane.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nondaba Gagashe Mancinza Nhlab'shile Luqa Bhambatha UMancinza intombi yabuyela esokeni!

Zondi

Praises open with Nondaba and Gagashe; recall Bhambatha.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Mthiyane Sokhulu Nqoboka Mnguni kaManekwane Skhangane esakhanga amadoda Luvuno

Zondo

Shares Mthiyane, Sokhulu and Nqoboka with the Mthiyane clan.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ndabezitha Zulu kaMalandela ngokulandela izinkomo zamadoda Zulu omnyama ondlela zimhlophe Wena kaPhunga noMageba Wena kaMjokwane kaNdaba Wena wenkayishana kaMenzi eyaphuza umlaza ngameva S'thuli sikaNdaba S'thuli sikaNkombane

Zulu

The praises of the Zulu royal house; "Ndabezitha" is the formal greeting.

Royal house of the Zulu kingdom, descended from Malandela and Zulu kaMalandela.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Nxamalala Mdlovu Mafahleni Nina baka Lugaju kaMatomela KaShisa Mashingizela ashiye impi yakhe

Zuma

Praises open with Nxamalala and Mdlovu.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Gwabini Manzini Geda Ncwane, ngankomo yaseMahenyeni Nyama kayishi, isha ngababhebhezeli

Zungu

Praises open with Gwabini and Manzini.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com

Ntsele kaLindaMkhonto Mthanti! Nduna ngokuthwalisala sentsele UNtselakangakanani Ngoba nasothini lomkhontangahlala

Zwane

Praises open with Ntsele kaLindaMkhonto and Mthanti.

Source: zuluring.blogspot.com