Vilakazi 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.
Vilakazi clan names are not simply surnames but rather a naming system which honours the Zulu ancestors, and which runs across multiple families.
Izithakazelo Zakwa Vilakazi
Binda!
Mphephethwa!
Mphephethe wena
Wena wakoGama
UGamuyedwa lubaphephethwa
Matshinga waseMaphephetheni
Ogwazaze ame ngeklwa
UNgwevu noNgiwavuma
Nina baseNgwede naseNgwavuma
Nina baseNdondina ngovuma
Sihlase!
Owadlumkadadewabo
Wathakananyongo
Wathakanamhlehlo
Umhlelhlo sibhbhakazane
Malinga khulu hohlo
Bamchatha ngohlanga
Bethi akafe angafi
Baze banqoba.
