Name Meaning & Origin
"Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka (the) Zulu and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka (the) Zulu and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. One of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu, he ordered wide-reaching reforms that reorganized the military into a formidable force.
Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka (the) Zulu and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. One of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu, he ordered wide-reaching reforms that reorganized the military into a formidable force.
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Shaka" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka (the) Zulu and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~834 people named Shaka in the US. Peaked in 1987 with 53 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Shaka is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 11.
Shaka is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 83% male and 17% female.
Approximately 834 people in the United States are named Shaka. The name peaked in 1987 with 53 recorded uses.
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