Kudzai
Meaningpraise · Shona
Kudzai is an African gender-neutral name meaning “praise”, with Shona roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Word funKudzai doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kudzai would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kudzai
Kudzai is a gender-neutral name of African origin meaning “praise”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kudzai at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:African names
More African names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
Questions about the name Kudzai
What does the name Kudzai mean?
Kudzai means “praise” and comes from Shona. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Psalm (“song of praise”), Praise (“praise”), Hila (“praise”) and Afreen (“praise, admiration”).
What is the origin of the name Kudzai?
Kudzai is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Shona. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Cairo (“the victorious”).
Is Kudzai a boy or girl name?
Both. Kudzai is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Kudzai?
If you like Kudzai, you might also like Psalm, Praise, Hila and Afreen.
What should I know before naming my baby Kudzai?
Kudzai is an African gender-neutral name meaning “praise”, with Shona roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.