Amandla

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The Zulu and Xhosa word "amandla" means power or strength. It was popularized during the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa as a rallying cry for those seeking change and freedom.
Popularity
Amandla is not a common name, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to its association with the anti-apartheid movement and its powerful meaning. In the United States, Amandla first appeared on the baby name charts in 2010 and has been slowly gaining popularity since then. It is more popular for girls than boys in the US.

cartoon of the name Amandla
Cartoon of Amandla

Amandla Name meanings & History

Zulu or Xhosa, South Africa. The Zulu and Xhosa word "amandla" means power or strength. It was popularized during the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa as a rallying cry for those seeking change and freedom. Means "power, strength" in Xhosa and Zulu.A famous bearer is Amandla Stenberg (b. 1998) an American actress and singer. Amandla can be used as a first or middle name for both boys and girls. It is a name with a strong cultural and historical significance, so it is often chosen for its meaning and not for its popularity.

Zodiac Sign of Amandla: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amandla:

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative

M: Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mushy,Maternal,Memory,Mommy,Mother

N: Nice,Neat,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking

D: Dutiful,Doting,Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Daddy

L: Legal,Luscious,Languid,Lazy,Liaison,Lovely,Lover

Amandla is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name

Famous People

Amandla Stenberg is an American actress and activist who gained fame for her role in the movie "The Hunger Games" and for her activism for social justice and LGBT rights.

Related Names to Amandla

Adira, Aziza, Chikere, Nala, Nia