Shakalaka Name Origin
/sha-ka-la-ka/-
South African (Bantu) 60% -
Indian (Indic) 30%
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Jamaican (Caribbean) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shakalaka
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Other
Name Origin
The name 'Shakalaka' is likely derived from African or Indian cultural contexts. It resembles onomatopoeic or rhythmic expressions found in Bantu languages of Southern Africa and is also popularized in Indian music and culture as a playful or rhythmic term. It is often used as a given name or nickname rather than a family name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shakalaka each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).