Surname · African origin
Ndlovu
Meaning
The surname Ndlovu means Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele).
Origin
African
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Ndlovu
Ndlovu means “elephant,” a major clan name among the Zulu and Ndebele.
What kind of surname is Ndlovu?
Ndlovu 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)
Moyo
Heart (Shona)
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 Ndlovu mean?
The surname Ndlovu means Elephant (Zulu/Ndebele). Ndlovu means “elephant,” a major clan name among the Zulu and Ndebele.
Where does the surname Ndlovu come from?
Ndlovu is a surname of African origin.
What kind of surname is Ndlovu?
Ndlovu 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.