Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Shona.
Zendaya is a girl's baby name of African origin, from the Shona language of Zimbabwe, meaning "to give thanks" or "be thankful." It is one of the most distinctive African-origin names to enter mainstream American usage in recent years.
Actress Zendaya — born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman — has made this name globally iconic through her roles in Euphoria, Spider-Man, and Dune, as well as her Grammy-winning music career. Her talent and poise have made Zendaya synonymous with a new generation of style and excellence.