Shaka Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shaka Name at a Glance

Name	Shaka
Meaning	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. (Zulu).
Origin	African
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shaka Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shaka means “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. (Zulu”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shaka Name Origin

Our database records Shaka under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shaka a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shaka is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shaka

When considering Shaka for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.