Sibanyoni,
Malambule,
Matsetsa,
Khozakhulu,
Mhlumaye,
Inyoni leyakha kabi yabhekisa umnyango esitibeni,
Lenyoni enganatsi kwesifishane isitiba ngoba ibuya nodaka,
Labanye batsi yibambeni,
Labanye batsi yiyekeleni,
Yenta ngokwenta kwayo,
Lenyoni engadliwa abafokati,
Bangayidla bayayihlawula,
Malambule!
Matsetsa!
Sibanyoni!

Sibanyoni, Malambule, Matsetsa: These are the primary clan names used for address.

Khozakhulu, Mhlumaye: Extended clan names.

Inyoni leyakha kabi yabhekisa umnyango esitibeni: The bird that builds badly, facing the doorway towards the pool. This refers to someone who does things differently from convention.

Lenyoni enganatsi kwesifishane isitiba ngoba ibuya nodaka: The bird that does not drink from a shallow pool because it comes back with mud. This praises a person’s perseverance and determination.

Labanye batsi yibambeni, Labanye batsi yiyekeleni: Some say “catch it,” others say “leave it.” This refers to a person of such character that opinions about them are divided.

Yenta ngokwenta kwayo: It does as it pleases, signifying a person who is independent and does not conform to the wishes of others.

Lenyoni engadliwa abafokati, Bangayidla bayayihlawula: The bird that cannot be eaten by commoners; if they eat it, they will pay a fine. This elevates the clan and indicates that they are held in high regard.

Malambule! Matsetsa! Sibanyoni! Repetition of the clan names as a form of final praise.