Nkosi is an Nguni word for “king”, ”lord” or “chief”. Nkosi clan names derive from the Swazi people of South Africa. These clan names have been in existence for centuries and help preserve Swati culture and heritage.
Nkosi clan names are not simply surnames but rather a naming system which honours the Swazi ancestors, and which runs across multiple families.
Izithakazelo Zakwa Nkosi
Ndlangamandla,
Mphazima, Mntungwa,
Mawandla kaNdlela,
Nina baseMandlovini,
Mlotshwa, Siwela,
Mphazima kaLanga,
Nina bakwaLanga libomvu, elashis’amabel’ezikhuthali,
Mabuya sezembethe’ugogwane,
Mlotshw’akangakanani, ngoba nasentendeni yesandl’uyahlala,
Wena owaphath’induk’emnyama washay’amanzi, kwavel’udaka,
Nkonjane yenkosi,
Mpangazitha!
