Where does “Zimbabwe” come from?
Zimbabwe is an English place name derived from Shona dzimba-dze-mabwe, literally meaning "house of stone," referring to the stone structures of the ancient settlement.
Zimbabwe (English): Formerly called Southern Rhodesia or Rhodesia
Definitions
- Formerly called Southern Rhodesia or Rhodesia
Ancestry of “Zimbabwe”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shona | dzimba-dze-mabwe | house of stones |