This land area is approximately 108% of the area of Texas. The church, says Clare Mulenga-Chilambo, offers deliverance. Miyanda (Male and female) roots or herbs, 7. According to Buckle in his 1976 manuscript on David Livingstone, he attests to the existence of chiefs and headmen among the Lala in Livingstone's time. Professor you are a tribalist. Other traditional foodstuffs include kandolo' (sweet potatoes), ifipushi' (pumpkin), imyungu/umumbu' (African squash[5]), ichinyeka' (African polony, also called chikanda), 'ifinkubala' (mopane worms), and others. The Lala and other small indigenous groups of the mountainous Nigeria-Cameroon borderlands have had somewhat complicated relations with migrant peoples, particularly Hausa peddlers and Fulani . Phone: (540) 828-5351 The study found that among the Tonga in the Southern Province of Zambia, these were the top ten most popular traditional Names. 2. However, these days, very few Lalas wear such materials. Names bearing some of these meanings and others are available in the full book which is a comprehensive research report from the last 25 years of field research into Zambian traditional names during my periodic summer travel to Zambia.Mwizenge S. Tembo, Zambian Traditional Names: the Meaning of Tumbuka Chewa Nsenga Ngoni and Tonga Names , Lusaka, Julubbi Enterprises Limited, 2006. Niza means "I have arrived" or I have come in Namwanga. In the past, the main food of the Lala was 'nshima ya maho na Mulimwa' (nshima with beans). Some well-known trees are the sickle bush, lala palm (also known as ilala palms), ana, northern dwaba berry, blue sour plum and sickle-leafed albizia. Nchimunya (Male and Female) third or more of consecutive daughters or sons. Before making travel plans based on data presented here, please confirm with other sources to the extent possible. Page 133 - Robert C. Acronyms and Initialisms Dictionary, Detroit: Gale Research Company, 4th edition, 1973 as Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames, New York: Chilton Book Company, 1969 bbdm Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., 4th edition, 1940 (with 1949 supplement) bfn Barber, Henry. As a sidenote, blowing your own hone about your previous works seems too much. The Lala belong to a small cluster of linguistically related peoples in geographic proximity, the Ga-Anda, Yungur, Handa, and Mboi living north of the Benue River. I was eating breakfast one Sunday morning in 1980 at my home in Handsworth Court maisonettes of the University of Zambia in Lusaka. Swaka dialect is divergent, and sometimes classified as a separate language (Nurse 2003). The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:List of Zambian names. The most Lala families were found in USA in 1920. The ten Tonga names which were most frequently cited in descending order are: 1) Nchimunya which means the same. LOL, just pulling your leg. The Lala tribe is just one of 78 different ethnic groups living in Zambia today. This Bantu language-related article is a stub. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. Please. Countrywide, an estimated 380,000 children have been orphaned by Aids and 85,000 are living with HIV. For example, the high infant mortality rate particularly in the olden days before the introduction of clinics and vaccinations forced parents to express their anxiety and sorrow through particular names like Cheelo. In 1880 there were 16 Lala families living in Texas. The book is available at Lusaka International Airport Departure Lounge Gift Store, The Book World Bookstore at Manda Hill Shopping Mall and the University of Zambia Bookstore in the Capital City of Lusaka in Zambia. The Zambia Defence Force, ZDF is set to release the names of successfully shortlisted applicants to join the Defence Forces.. ZDF Names of Shortlisted Applicants. A study was conducted in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. A total of 323 respondents from a total of 26 villages were asked to describe baby-naming customs, identify traditional names and explain the meanings of the names, the circumstances of naming and whether the name is used to name females, males or both. Nkonde means "bananas" in Chibemba. Nsonyi means "[remove] shame" in Lunda for a child born to a woman who remained childless for a long time. There is no such food called breakfast, lunch or supper. Tapiwa means we have been given in ngoni. Muzima-means "the beautiful one "in Namwanga. [1][2] In 2016, there was an effort to take inventory of the proverbs of the Lala in Luano District. Generally, the study showed that the Tonga traditional names are chosen according to significant social events that might have happened when the baby was born. Zambia is a country of vast cultural diversity, with 73 ethnic groups generally grouped into six official language groups: Bemba, Tonga, Nyanja, Luvale-Mbunda, Lozi and Kaonde. The names reflect their continuous attempt at assimilating and accommodating the influence of the train, motor vehicle, the factory, money economy, reading and writing, the cinema, the video, employment in the modern sector, and urban living on their life style and world outlook. Texas had the highest population of Lala families in 1880. It is no longer commonly performed by many among the Lala. Maho (2009) lists Biisa (Wisa), Lala, Ambo, Luano, and Swaka as distinct languages, with Ambo and Luano closest to Lala. The man's family will take a dowry from a woman's family, consisting of a 'sembe' (hoe), 'ubulangeti' (blanket), and chitenge. Much of population is concentrated in the country's most developed areaknown as the Line of Railwhich is served by the railway linking the Copperbelt with . Profiles include statistics, text, photo, map, progress indicator and language resources. Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. If this is the case then we will continue to see an increase on the Radio and in newspapers of such names as Supuni (spoon), Foloko (fork), Pensulo (pencil), Financial, Umbrella, Clever, Jazz, Trouble, Shoulderblade, T-bone etc. 1. - Evangelicals have a significant presence. PEOPLE GROUPS - Start; . Nalucha means the fierce one in Silozi, Kawanga means "Magic Charm" in Luvale Email: mtembo@bridgewater.edu, 2023 Mwizenge S. Tembo - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP, Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder: Book Review. Sometime soon, says Mulangani, I'm going to be baptised. 10) Chimuka means late and is given to a baby boy or girl who was born late or beyond the ninth month of pregnancy. There were a total of 571 traditional names from Eastern Zambia and 312 traditional Tonga names from Southern Zambia. The Lenje are related to the Ila-Tonga, and the Soli to the Lala-Lamba, who, in turn, are connected with the Kaonde of North-Western Province. A study was conducted in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. "He is in prison in South Africa for the attempted murder of a security guard.". The name is given to a baby boy or girl born to a woman whose preceding babies always died. Large parts of Zambia are thinly populated. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Data is not as precise as it appears. British Family Names: Their Origin and Meaning, London: Elliot Stock . Their primary language is Lala-Bisa. That can happen anywhere, of course. 2) Mutinta means to change. I conducted a study in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. Joshua Project may be able to provide more information than what is published on this site. Where are other tribes? By The Zambian Editor on February 5, 2012. Maybe it's me, but they do seem happier. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 5) Lweendo means journey and is given to a baby boy or girl who was born when the mother was on a journey. Other events that influenced the choice of names were difficulties that might be encountered as couples try to conceive, performing vital activities like farming, marital disputes, war, village conflict, time of the day when the baby was born; evening, night, dawn. Its handlebars, crossbar and panniers are stacked impossibly high with yellow jerry cans, firewood and a sack of rice. All: Name: Home > Lala . You can browse the book on Google. I was reading the Sunday Times of Zambia when I noticed in the news stories of Zambians who had very peculiar names. Alinani means "He (God) is with me" in Namwanga/Mambwe. [1], The Ichibwela Mushi, also called Chibwelamushi, is a harvest festival celebrated by the Lala, Bisa, and Swaka in the Mkushi district in September. "Most Zambians have several names," says Kangachepe Banda. Overview: The Lala of Zambia, numbering 587,000, are No Longer Unreached. 2. It is given to a baby boy or girl who was born when parents were busy in the field in the rain season, building a house etc. A study was conducted in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. salifyanji-means be thankful in Namwanga. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. The respondents, who were between the age of twenty and seventy years, were drawn from a total of twenty-two villages in two districts of the Southern Province of Zambia; Choma and Gwembe Valley. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. The study was conducted from 1980 to 2000. This was so that families of women who had just given birth would be able to have a book from which they could choose Zambian traditional names to give to their newly born baby if they chose to do so. Zambia: Population: 10.8 . Tepwanji means " Be patient" in Namwanga. It's a tin-roofed hut with a neat vegetable patch patrolled by bickering chickens and a dog called Imbwa. Joshua Project makes every effort to ensure that the subject in an image is in fact from the specific people group. The couple is saying why give the new baby a persons, ancestors or real name if she or he is going to die anyway? Italian (Sicily and Apulia): of Albanian origin (see below) found mainly in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi Sicily where the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans settled in the 15th century. The name can also be given to a baby boy born after a woman had two or more consecutive daughters. Chanda means "Gods compassion" in chibemba. Wedi for a first-born means "emerge" in Lunda. Last edited on 17 September 2022, at 22:47, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lala-Bisa_language&oldid=1110844729, This page was last edited on 17 September 2022, at 22:47. The name is given to the third or more consecutive daughters or sons born to a family. The Lala of Zambia, numbering 584,000, are No Longer Unreached. What Does Your Traditional Zambian African Name Mean? Chilufya means the one who is lost or the one who deceives in Ichibemba But there are some here who see opting for the homogenised anonymity of John, James or Mary as a dereliction of tradition. What were your thoughts when you finally arrived in the big cities? What does your Zambian name mean? This is done to avoid confusion regarding the current reality of a people group, to fix grammar and spelling and to avoid potentially offensive wording. Many attractive young girls had names like Fatness, Fainess, Mainess. Mulonga means "river" in Tonga & ChiTumbuka, Musunga means "soft or porridge" in Chibemba, Mutende means "peace" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Mutale-means "start with this before you do anything esle(priority)" in bemba, Mwiza means "you have arrived" in ChiTumbuka & Mambwe, Natasha means "I am thankful" in Chibemba, Nchimunya means "the same as the one before" in Tonga, Njavwa means "Help[ed] me" in Namwanga/Mambwe. "Cultural Preservation Literacy in Zambia: A Case Study of the Lala People of Serenje District", "UNESCO - Inventorying of proverbs of Lala community of Luano District of Zambia", https://twitter.com/bichriphoto/status/919864776964091904, "What does impande yemifino mean in Zulu? The nshima could come from mielie-meal of amale' (millet), kalundwe', or 'tute' (cassava). Michelo (Male and Female) roots or herbs, 4. 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A total of 134 people participated in the study; eighty-six men and forty-eight women. It's a Nguni word meaning "punish me". I have a limited number of copies. Join the conversation - find us on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. And there are a lot of others. I also remembered many kinship relatives in the village whose Tumbuka traditional names were even more peculiar such as Mkhuta Nyanga or Nyifwa yanunkha (death is smelling). Chimika (Male and Female) to stop, to halt, 10. Since the book was published in 2006, I have had numerous email requests from Zambians and others who would like to give their newly born baby a Zambian traditional name. It is common to see such traditional dress during the 'Ichibwela Mushi' ceremony. Dr. Mwizenge S. Tembo Are You Addicted to Collard Greens or Repu?! One research field trip was made to Choma and the Gwembe Valley in 1988 and three trips to Eastern Zambia between 1980 and 1985. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022. Munukayumbwa means "One who is loved" Silozi, Walukundo means "He(God is love)" Namwanga/Mambwe, Nasalifya means "Am thankful God" Namwanga. The third level are the 'Chilolos', who preside over a bigger area with multiple villages and headmen within a chiefdom. Bridgewater, VA 22812 Lala-Bisa is a Bantu language of Zambia that is closely related to Bemba . In the majority of cases, the groups of nine up to fifteen people agreed about the meanings of the various Tonga traditional names. This was about 18% of all the recorded Lala's in USA. But you dont know what their name means. A total of 323 respondents or people from a total of 26 villages were asked to describe baby-naming customs, identify traditional names and explain the meanings of the names, the circumstances of naming and whether the name is used to name females, males babies or both. It means God is with me. Spare a thought for those who are bestowed with troublesome names. Alinani means "He (God) is with me" in Namwanga/Mambwe, Alinaswe means "He (God) is with us" in Namwanga/Mambwe, Busiku means "night" in Tonga & [[Tumbuka language|ChiTumbuka], Chabota means "It is beautiful" in Tonga/Tonga, Chendabushiku means "night walker" in Chibemba, Chibwe means "big stone or rock" in Chibemba, Chola means "one born after a twin" in Chibemba, Ganizani means "[you must] think" in Chewa, Kabwe means "the precious tiny stone" or small rock" in Chibemba, Kalenga or Mulenga means "creator" in Chibemba, Kaweme means "the beautiful one" in Chibemba, Kondwani means "be happy" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Kumbukani means "you must remember" in ChiTumbuka & Chewa, Luwi means "[God's] mercy, kindness" in Lunda, Mainza means "one born in the rainy season" in Tonga, Maluba or Chiluba means "flowers" in Bemba, Mansa means emperor or king in Luba/Lunda/ Bemba, Mapenzi means "trouble or problems" in Tonga, Masauso means "trouble or problems" in Chewa, Masuzyo means "troubles or problems" in ChiTumbuka, Mayaba means "a prematurely born baby" in Tonga, Mbuyi means "older twin" and Kapa "younger twin" in Lunda, Milimo means "work" in Tonga & ChiTumbuka, Mpimpa means "the 'folding' twin" in Tonga, Mpangalusya means "Giving in abundance" in Namwanga, Mubanga means "strong" in Chibemba and is the name of the uMubanga tree. [1], The Lala are traditionally governed by chiefs. Lala is a somewhat prominent first name for women (#3164 out of 4276, Top 74%) and an even more prominent surname for both adults and children (#23087 out of . A total of three hundred and eleven (311) Tonga traditional names were collected. People Groups. A group of people participated in a study conducted by this author at the Institute for African Studies University of Zambia. "It's good for those born at bright and merry moments but unfortunate for the others.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Copperbelt (formerly Western) Province is the location of the mining industry. These findings might explain why some Zambians have modern peculiar names. Who, I asked my driver Mavuto, would give their child such a horrible name? People Name in Country: Lala-Bisa: Population this Country: 789,000 Population all Countries: 888,000: 2. All the information has been compiled and published into 142-page book that describes the naming customs of newly born babies and an identification of names from the Tumbuka, Chewa, Ngoni, Nsenga people of Eastern Zambia, and the Tonga of Southern Zambia. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. [1], The Lala language, known locally as Ilala, is mutually intelligible/closely related with the Bisa and Bemba languages of the Northern, Muchinga, and Luapula provinces of Zambia. You can see how Lala families moved over time by selecting different census years. There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lala. The Lala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. The Lala language, known locally as Ilala, is mutually intelligible/closely related with the Bisa and Bemba languages of the Northern, Muchinga, and Luapula provinces of Zambia. This was the time the author was conducting research at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Zambia. You can buy the book from Book World Book store and at the Lusaka International Airport Book Store in Lusaka in the Capital City of Zambia. HIV and Aids have ravaged Zambia, and although infection rates are now falling, 55,000 adults and 5,000 kids became infected in 2015. Concept of African Personality Among Zambian Students, Conceptualization of Technology in Rural Zambia, Collective Consciousness in Sociological Theory, The Challenges of Comparative Socialization, Role of Conflict & Change in American Sociology, Traditional Iron Smelting In Eastern Zambia. 28-Feb-2023, Copyright They live in Central Zambia in the mountains close to the Congolese border, and . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. All the information has been compiled and published into 142 page book that describes the naming customs of newly born babies and an identification of names from the Tumbuka, Chewa, Ngoni, Nsenga people of Eastern Zambia and the Tonga of Southern Zambia. Family name origins & meanings. Globally, this group totals 686,000 in 2 countries. A total of 323 respondents from a total of 26 villages were asked to describe baby-naming customs, identify traditional names and explain the meanings of the names, the circumstances of naming and whether . Or nine-year-old Komasi, whose name means "kill him", and his little brother Komaniso, aka "kill him also". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Indian (northern states): Bania and Kayastha name from Hindi ll a term of respect typically used for bankers merchants tradesmen schoolmasters and clerks. The most Lala families were found in USA in 1920. Natota means "Thank you" in Chilamba 1. Only slightly less than half of all residents (45%) live within cities. Mavunika (Male and Female) breach baby, 8. A study was conducted in 1988 among the Tonga of Southern Province to find out what Tonga traditional names mean. With urbanisation, Bemba speakers can be found everywhere in Zambia including the capital city, Lusaka. Zambia is thus one of the largest countries in Africa and the 39th biggest in the world. Komani (Male) see the book for definition, 6. But in some cases, they did not know the meaning of certain names and some names had more than one meaning or several circumstances in which the child or person was given the name. The primary religion practiced by the Lala is ethnoreligion. Little, if any, history of Christianity. Other data may have varying ages. After a birth, the mother and child hide away until the cord drops off. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. 14% of Lala men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lala women worked as a New Worker. Read about our approach to external linking. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The study was conducted from 1980 to 2000. It probably originated as a variant of Lal . The following list of male and female Zambian names was started by Austin Chizyuka and reflects the breadth of names in Zambia. Watonta means "She is tired" in Namwanga/Mambwe to indicate that the mother might not want any more children. The crops were traditionally cultivated in the 'Chitemene' system, where trees were cut down to act as fertilizer for crops. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. Muchaala (Male and female) to remain behind, 10. Musonda means "the taster" and ukusonda is "to taste" in Chibemba. May be Zambians choose some of their modern first names because of the significant and important impact of the modern urban life on their social survival and existence. The Lala people dress in a similar manner to other ethnic groups of Zambia. Jumbani Male and Female) to endanger or complicate. The Senior Chief holds the title of 'Kankomba-we-Lala', and the royal family is called 'Bena Nyendwa'. Countrywide, an estimated 380,000 children have been orphaned . Watching the boy's Sisyphean progress towards his distant home, that name suddenly seems disturbingly apt, but he's not the only one cursed with a dismal name. The Lala of Zambia, numbering 587,000, are No Longer Unreached. Bridgewater College Suzgho (Male and Female) trouble, problems, 3. They oversee a small area and are aided or followed by village elders, who uphold Lala tradition. With the advent of globalization, many Lala women have adopted the wearing of chitenge fabric and ichitambal (head wraps), and men have adopted trousers, shorts, and chitenge tops. We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. Their primary language is Lala-Bisa. Blanks mean an unknown value. On that day, the baby is presented to family and neighbours, and the person honoured with choosing the name makes his decision.". LOL @The Saint. I think you need to finish that story about the first time you saw a train. His name is Mulangani. Alinaswe means "He (God) is with us" in Namwanga/Mambwe. Central, Eastern, and Northern provinces: east along Luangwa river (Bisa), southwest (Lala); Copperbelt province: Masaiti district.. 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