Surname · African origin
Moyo
Meaning
The surname Moyo means Heart (Shona).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Moyo
Moyo means “heart,” a common Shona and Ndebele clan name of Southern Africa.
What kind of surname is Moyo?
Moyo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. 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)
Dlamini
A major Nguni clan name
Keita
A Mandinka royal clan name
Mensah
Third-born son (Akan)
Ndlovu
Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele)
Nkosi
King, chief (Zulu)
Okafor
Boy born on Afor market day (Igbo)
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Moyo mean?
The surname Moyo means Heart (Shona). Moyo means “heart,” a common Shona and Ndebele clan name of Southern Africa.
Where does the surname Moyo come from?
Moyo is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Moyo?
Moyo is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other African surnames?
Other African surnames include Abebe, Adebayo, Adeyemi, Afolabi, Dlamini, Keita.