Khama as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khama

What is the meaning of the name Khama ?

The baby name Khama is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KHAH-mah (IPA: /kʰama/).

Khama is Tswana in Origin.

Khama is a Southern African name closely tied to the Tswana-speaking Bamangwato royal line of Botswana. The spelling reflects colonial-era attempts to render a Setswana velar consonant; you may also see a Tswana form written Kgama in scholarly or older sources. In this context Khama serves as both hereditary surname and given name; its exact lexical meaning in modern Setswana is unclear and is often treated as a dynastic praise-name.

The name rose to prominence through rulers such as Khama III, Sir Seretse Khama, and Ian Khama, encouraging wider use beyond the family. Variants and lookalikes include Kgama and the shorter Kama. In South Asian contexts, Khama can represent a simplified transliteration of Sanskrit Kshama, meaning forbearance or forgiveness - a separate etymology, typically feminine. Overall the name carries regal, succinct associations and strong Botswanan heritage.