[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. The average life expectancy for Lala in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004. Suzgho (Male and Female) - trouble, problems. 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. Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940. Mutinta (Male and Female) born after two girls, 3. Dances of different kinds, such as the Kakele, are performed, and poetry and drama are very common. 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. Or nine-year-old Komasi, whose name means "kill him", and his little brother Komaniso, aka "kill him also". Cheelo (Male and Female) see book for definition, 5. Professor of Sociology, Bridgewater College. Nalucha means the fierce one in Silozi, Kawanga means "Magic Charm" in Luvale Natota means "Thank you" in Chilamba Its handlebars, crossbar and panniers are stacked impossibly high with yellow jerry cans, firewood and a sack of rice. Musenge is a relatively common middle name in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please. chisamu - Tonga (tree) 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. The Lala of Zambia, numbering 584,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. They responded to a Tonga Indigenous Names Questionnaire.. 2. 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). How popular is Lala? Komani (Male) see the book for definition, 6. Albanian: nickname from lal (definite form lala) meaning uncle and elder brother but also used as a term expressing respect and intimacy. Spare a thought for those who are bestowed with troublesome names. This was the time the author was conducting research at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Zambia. Musonda means "the taster" and ukusonda is "to taste" in Chibemba. Central, Eastern, and Northern provinces: east along Luangwa river (Bisa), southwest (Lala); Copperbelt province: Masaiti district.. Joshua Project data is drawn from many sources and of varying accuracy depending on source and editorial decisions. We welcome. Suzgho (Male and Female) trouble, problems, 3. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. 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. Nkonde means "bananas" in Chibemba. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation. This page has been accessed 40,784 times. LOL @The Saint. Zambia is a landlocked country in southeast Africa. Albanian: derisive nickname for a poor villager or a Christian in the coastal region of Myzeqe in central Albania. 8) Muchaala means to remain behind and is given to a boy or girl whose mother or father died soon after the baby was born. [1], The Lala are traditionally governed by chiefs. He is writing Chinglish, Chinyanja and English. In later days, I meet Chilumba - "my brother's grave", Balaudye - "I will be eaten", Soca - "bad luck" and Chakufwa - "it is dead". A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. That can happen anywhere, of course. Professor you are a tribalist. It was at that time when I resolved to investigate and research the meanings of Zambian traditional names. Yet what gives us even more pride is our truly Zambian name. During the 1993 field trip to the Eastern Province of Zambia the author was lecturer or Assistant Professor at Bridgewater College in the United Sates. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. If you would like a copy of Zambian Traditional Names, write a check for $20.00 to Mwizenge S. Tembo and mail it to: 302 Sandstone Circle, Bridgewater, VA 22812. His name means "well off" or "richness", and as a safari guide he's doing OK. "You're talking about the first one. Swaka dialect is divergent, and sometimes classified as a separate language (Nurse 2003). The name is given to a baby boy or girl who was born in the rain season. Mumba means "inside the house" in Chibemba. On that day, the baby is presented to family and neighbours, and the person honoured with choosing the name makes his decision.". 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. Joshua Project suggests the following outline: Scripture Prayers for the Lala-Bisa in Zambia. 4) Cheelo means animal, nothing, meaningless, ghost. This page was last edited on 5 August 2020, at 13:27. Muzima-means "the beautiful one "in Namwanga. In the past, the main food of the Lala was 'nshima ya maho na Mulimwa' (nshima with beans). [4], The Lala are traditionally small scale farmers, hunters, and fishermen. 10) Chimuka means late and is given to a baby boy or girl who was born late or beyond the ninth month of pregnancy. Zambia: Population: 10.8 . 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. Bridgewater College The nshima could come from mielie-meal of amale' (millet), kalundwe', or 'tute' (cassava). Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. Are You Addicted to Collard Greens or Repu?! I made a research field trip to Choma and the Gwembe Valley in September 1988 and three trips to Eastern Zambia between 1980 and 1985. Populations are scaled to the current year. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. Countrywide, an estimated 380,000 children have been orphaned by Aids and 85,000 are living with HIV. ", "ubulunga - definition of ubulunga in A Dictionary of South African English - DSAE", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lala_people&oldid=1100310772, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 July 2022, at 07:38. Maybe it's me, but they do seem happier. The couple is saying why give the new baby a persons, ancestors or real name if she or he is going to die anyway? 1. The population is composed of people from all parts of Zambia, as well as some from neighbouring countries. Mapalo means "God's blessings in Chibemba, Bumi means "Life" in Chimbemba 1. 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. 2023 BBC. The crops were traditionally cultivated in the 'Chitemene' system, where trees were cut down to act as fertilizer for crops. It is probably related to Lal. [1], Like many other Zambian societies, Lala entertainment takes the form of traditional songs, and evening storytelling around a fire. The study was conducted from 1980 to 2000. The land has a total area of 752,610 km (290,584 mi). According to respondents, the Lala used 'akamphangolishishi', a type of material, to make shirts and other clothes with 'chilundu', a type of tree. The primary religion practiced by the Lala is ethnoreligion. What were your thoughts when you finally arrived in the big cities? Texas had the highest population of Lala families in 1880. 14% of Lala men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Lala women worked as a New Worker. The Meaning of Tumbuka, Chewa, Ngoni, Nsenga, and Tonga Names. Photo courtesy of Joshua Project.By Koos and Jeni Basson, Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples, Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached, Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical. I want to go and EAT lunch with professor, UPND Official arrested for allegedly defiling his Wifes 13 year old niece, Arrows and Napsa Join Nkana and Eagles in 2022 ABSA Cup Semifinals. 5) Lweendo means journey and is given to a baby boy or girl who was born when the mother was on a journey. Large parts of Zambia are thinly populated. Chola also means "bag or sack" in Chibemba Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion . Knowing the botanical name will allow you to find out the local name. Jumbani Male and Female) to endanger or complicate. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Are You Addicted to Collard Greens or Repu?! In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lala. Their primary language is Lala-Bisa. A study was conducted in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. Ideally, the author would like the book to be made available at all maternity wards in hospitals in Zambia so that potential parents can use the book to choose baby 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. Masiye (male) - Orphan. Because the boy needs both hands to keep the bike upright, he can't sweep the flies from his eyes. note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected. It probably originated as a variant of Lal . I think you need to finish that story about the first time you saw a train. 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The Lala tribe is just one of 78 different ethnic groups living in Zambia today. Lets have a compilation from the diversity of tribes around provinces in Zambia. 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. Data is not as precise as it appears. - Few evangelicals, but significant number who identify as Christians. With urbanisation, Bemba speakers can be found everywhere in Zambia including the capital city, Lusaka. Mujinga means "curled up" or "twisted" in Lunda for a child born with its umbilical cord around the neck. I have a limited number of copies. British Family Names: Their Origin and Meaning, London: Elliot Stock . No people group map currently available. 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. With intermarriages it wont be strange to have names as Zondiwe Michelo, Mutinta Chitalu or Chimuka Banda they would be easily understood. But, in Zambia, Chris Haslam came across some very surprising choices. Joshua Project makes every effort to ensure that the subject in an image is in fact from the specific people group. Zambian Names. Matimba -Tonga (muddy) 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. Professor expand what you started as it is in good faith and a pride! This practice is similar to many other groups in Zambia, such as the wali ceremony of the Luvale. The potholes are getting deeper and the clutch is playing up. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. A study was conducted in the Eastern and Southern Provinces of Zambia to investigate the meaning of Zambian traditional names. Bowa means "mushrooms" in Chibemba. They oversee a small area and are aided or followed by village elders, who uphold Lala tradition. salifyanji-means be thankful in Namwanga. 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. 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. A cousin was known as Because. Banji means "we are many" in Tonga. "It's good for those born at bright and merry moments but unfortunate for the others.". Moombe - Tonga (calf) Which means "dog". They live in Central Zambia in the mountains close to the Congolese border, and . 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. A total of three hundred and eleven (311) Tonga traditional names were collected. [1] [2] In 2016, there was an effort to take inventory of the proverbs of the Lala in Luano District. Every Zambian is proud of his or her heritage and culture. I conducted the study from 1980 to 2000. [8] The word means "returning to the village from the farms." You can see how Lala families moved over time by selecting different census years. 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. 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 . A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. [1], The Ichibwela Mushi, also called Chibwelamushi, is a harvest festival celebrated by the Lala, Bisa, and Swaka in the Mkushi district in September. 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. Michelo (Male and Female) roots or herbs, 4. Joshua Project may be able to provide more information than what is published on this site. [1], The Lala have also traditionally had an initiation ritual for girls upon getting their first period; they would be secluded from the community for a period of time, and be taught lessons, coupled with dances, in preparation for their adult life. article "List of Zambian names" is from Wikipedia, List of Scary Names in the Simpson Treehouse of Horror epsiode credits, List of flippant, vulgar and titillating proper names, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_Zambian_names&oldid=923741. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lala surname lived. MUSENGE comes first from the verb ", Vyane-means "mine" or "my own" (plural) in Tumbuka, Khumbo- means God's"will" or "want" in Tumbuka, Wanipa - means God "has given me" in Tumbuka, Mbanandi- means " they are many" in Tumbuka, Chabilikila - means "it sounds" a chief spokes person in Chitabwa. , 4 than 70 million names would be easily understood troublesome names the. 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