All about the name KALIMBA

Meaning, origin, history.

The name Kalimba originates from the African continent, specifically among the Shona people of Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is inspired by their traditional musical instrument of the same name. The kalimba itself is a type of thumb piano, consisting of a wooden board with tines plucked to produce music. This ancestral heritage is reflected in the unique rhythm and melody that the name Kalimba carries.

Popularity of the name KALIMBA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Kalimba had 13 babies named Kalimba between 1974 and 1978, with 7 born in 1974 and 6 in 1978."