God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Bemba
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bemba.
Primary meaning
Son of the crocodile; crocodile
Pronunciation: BEM-bah
Profile summary
Name from the Bemba people of Zambia and DRC. Refers to the crocodile, a symbol of power. Also the name of the Bemba language. Given to children born during the crocodile season. The current meaning shown for this name is Son of the crocodile; crocodile. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEM-bah. It is listed alongside the related form Bembé. Bemba appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bemba is currently cataloged under West african (bantu) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Son of the crocodile; crocodile.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under West african (bantu) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bemba is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Bembé. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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