Sibiya clan names derive from the Zulu people of South Africa. These clan names have been in existence for centuries and help preserve Zulu culture and heritage.
Sibiya clan names are not simply surnames but rather a naming system which honours the Zulu ancestors, and which runs across multiple families.
Izithakazelo zakwa Sibiya
Ndaba,
Gumede
Sibiya ngenkomo, abafokazana bebiya ngamahlahla,
Nina bakwankom’isengelwa emaweni,
Ingasengelw’esibayeni akuyon’eyakhona.
Gumede kaNdaba,umanyelela njengentombi iy’esokeni,
Mkhananda owafinyelela kubalondolozi,
Wemuka noGodokazi way’eMfolozi.
UHhiya kwabanani,
Okwaphwekwa esendlini,
Kwaze kwephulwa esendlini,engazange afe ukufudumala,
Mgxebe!
Khathi!
Nina bakaSotobe kaMpangalala!
