What Does the Name Shaka Mean?

African Baby Names Meaning:

In African Baby Names the meaning of the name Shaka is: The name of the Zulu tribal leader sometimes compared to Attila the Hun. Shaka shaped an amalgamation of tribes into the great Zulu nation in the early 19th century.

Is Shaka an African name?

as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Shaka) is pronounced SHAH-kah. It is of African origin. The name of a Zulu tribal leader (sometimes compared to Attila the Hun) who shaped a group of tribes into the great Zulu nation in the early 19th century.

What does the word Shaka Zulu mean?

shakanoun. A greeting gesture in which the thumb and little finger are extended while curling the three middle fingers in a semi-fist. Used to express a variety of positive meanings including "all right", "hello" and "goodbye".