Nyambe (name)

Nyambe

Pronunciation	ˈɲambe
Gender	Masculine
Origin
Word/name	Africa
Meaning	Supreme Being
Other names
Derivative(s)	Njambe Njambi Nyame Nyambi Nyembi Nzambi Nzambe Nzemi

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] [2]}

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. ^{[3] [4]}

Surname

• 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

• Nyambe Mulenga (born 1987), Zambian former footballer

See also

• Nyambe, African deity

References

1. Mbiti, John S. (1990). African Religions & Philosophy. Heinemann. ISBN   978-0-435-90215-4.{{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
2. "Amazon.com: Zambezi Names And Definitions eBook : Munyaza, Malcolm Lukuta: Kindle Store". www.amazon.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
3. Thorpe, Simon A. (1991). African Traditional Religions. Heinemann. ISBN   978-0-435-90224-6.{{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
4. 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)

Sources

• 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.