Zulu

Jabulani

Pronounced jah-boo-LAH-neeShare

Meaning: Rejoice; be happy

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Jabulani is a Zulu and Ndebele name meaning “rejoice or be happy.”

Nicknames

  • Jabu

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Jabulani comes from Zulu.

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