Chikomba Forename

506,891st
Most Common
name in the World

Approximately 302 people bear this name

Most prevalent in:
Zambia
Highest density in:
Zambia

Chikomba Forename Definition:

Chikomba is a given name of the Lunda tribe, meaning: the one who cleanses. This name may be given to a second child born after twins because it is believed this child has the power of cleaning the womb since twins are usually born frail and one or both have the risk of dying early in life.

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Chikomba Forename Distribution

PlaceGenderIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Zambia
100%
1661:95,5114,625
Zimbabwe
100%
1141:135,2979,085
DR Congo
67%
 
211:3,515,60073,131
South Africa
100%
11:54,532,649471,300

Chikomba (4,903) may also be a surname.

Chikomba Forename Meaning

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Chikomba is a given name of the Lunda tribe, meaning: the one who cleanses. This name may be given to a second child born after twins because it is believed this child has the power of cleaning the womb since twins are usually born frail and one or both have the risk of dying early in life.

The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama

Chikomba is a given name of the Luvale tribe, meaning: the second child after twins. It is believed that this child will cleanse the womb. (taken from the verb 'ku - komba' meaning 'to sweep'.

The Names of Zambia (2019) by Simboma Mubita Lukama

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