Surname · African origin
Dlamini
Meaning
The surname Dlamini means A major Nguni clan name.
Origin
African
Type
other
The origin of the surname Dlamini
Dlamini is one of the most widespread clan names among the Nguni peoples of Southern Africa; its ultimate meaning is debated.
What kind of surname is Dlamini?
Dlamini is a other surname. It belongs to the African naming tradition — you can read how African surnames were formed on our African last names page.
Other African surnames
Abebe
The flower has bloomed (Amharic)
Adebayo
The crown meets joy (Yoruba)
Adeyemi
The crown befits me (Yoruba)
Afolabi
Born into honour (Yoruba)
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other other surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Dlamini mean?
The surname Dlamini means A major Nguni clan name. Dlamini is one of the most widespread clan names among the Nguni peoples of Southern Africa; its ultimate meaning is debated.
Where does the surname Dlamini come from?
Dlamini is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Dlamini?
Dlamini is a other surname.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Keita, Mensah.