Introduction
Officially the Republic of Mozambique, Mozambique is located in Southeast Africa where it is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest. The overwhelming majority of the country's 29 million people are Bantu. The country has rich and extensive nature resources, with an economy that is based mostly on agriculture, though other industries in the country are growing. Two topographical regions complete the country; north of the Zambezi River there is a narrow coastal strip, inland hills and low plateaus. Further west are rugged highlands. South of the Zambezi River there is the Mashonaland plateau and the Lebombo Mountains.
A name from Mozambique may be just what you are looking for; your pup will have a unique moniker that will bring a beautiful place to mind each time you call for them.
Mozambique Dog Names in Pop Culture
Sometimes a dog will have to travel a long way to get to their forever home. Carmen, a five-year old street hound, is a native of Mozambique. As a result of the work of MAPS or Mozambique Animal Protection Society, the first and only rescue organization in the country, Carmen found a home with a couple in Jay, Vermont. The organization’s founder, Claudia Neto, explained that Carmen had been in the shelter for more than a year and it seemed that there was no hope for her to find a home. Neto shared her story on Facebook, which led to a friend connecting Neto to the potential forever home. Carmen was rescued from a university clinic in Mozambique where dogs are frequently taken off the streets so that students can practice surgical and medical procedures. The pups are locked in very dirty cages for weeks and months and get no exercise while they are operated on and stitched without aftercare. Carmen spent a long time in the medical clinic until Neto was given the go-ahead to take her to the shelter to be rehabilitated and ultimately adopted.
Unfortunately, after more than a year, Carmen was still there, waiting for a home. After so much time in the shelter, Carmen began to show signs of “kennel trauma”. She was circling her pen, bounding off the walls, and more. It was apparent that she needed to leave the small space of the shelter. This led to Neto’s Facebook efforts which included assistance with Carmen’s international transport if necessary. Carmen’s journey is significant. She and Neto will fly from Maputo in Mozambique, to Johannesburg, South Africa. From there, they will fly for 16 hours to New York, from which they will drive to Vermont. Fortunately for Carmen, no quarantine period is required as long as when she arrives in the U.S. port of entry the veterinarian gives her a clean bill of health. While no import permit is needed, an export permit from Mozambique is long and expensive, which is somewhat puzzling considering Mozambique’s cultural view of animals is often seen as somewhat indifferent Fortunately, Neto was willing to do the needed work to ensure that Carmen has the chance to live a good life in her new home. Neto is now building a new organization called PATA Mozambique, which stands for People for the Aid and Treatment of Animals.
Mozambique Dog Name Considerations
If you are struggling to decide on a name for your special friend, know that you are not alone. Naming your pup can feel like quite the challenge. You are probably looking for a name that suits your dog, possibly has some meaning for you and is something that you can see yourself calling for years to come. The world offers many possibilities; sometimes you just need to narrow things down. Let’s say you have an interest in Africa, specifically, the country of Mozambique. That can be the place to start looking in your name search.
Since you likely can’t head out to Mozambique quickly to explore the country, you can choose the virtual route. With some internet research, you can learn all about what this country in southeast Africa has to offer. Look to cities, towns, popular food, bodies of water and well-known people of the country among other things and you will find yourself with plenty of unique ideas to consider.
A name from Mozambique will provide your dog with a unique moniker. And each time you call for your canine companion, you will be reminded of this beautiful country.
Male Mozambique Dog Names
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Chimoio
Mozambique’s fifth largest city
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Angoche
A city in eastern Mozambique
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Eduardo
For Eduardo Mondlane, the founding President of FRELIMO
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Chibuto
A city located in the southern part of Mozambique
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Chinde
A town in Mozambique and port for the Zambezi Valley
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Chokwe
A rural town in Mozambique’s Gaza Province
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Dondo
A city and district in Mozambique
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Maputo
Mozambique’s capital and most populated city
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Tete
A city located on the Zambezi River
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Limpopo
For the Limpopo River which rises in South Africa and flows to the Indian Ocean in Mozambique
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Mazowe
For the Mazowe River, which flows through Mozambique
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Ngalamu
For the Ngalamu River, located in northern Mozambique
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Messalo
For the Messalo River, a major river of northeastern Mozambique
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Monapo
For the Monapo River, which flows to the south of the Ruvuma River
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Licungo
For the Licungo River in Mozambique
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Peri-peri
Means “spicy-spicy” and is common in meals in the country
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Almoco
The word for lunch in Mozambique
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Jantar
Dinner in Mozambique
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Bolo
For bolo polana, a cashew nut and potato cake popular in Mozambique
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Carlos
For Carlos Cardoso, a journalist from Mozambique
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Bazaruto
For Bazaruto National Park in Mozambique
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Tico-Tico
For Manuel Jose Luis Bucuane, a football striker from Mozambique known as Tico-Tico
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Zinave
For Zinave National Park in Mozambique
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Banhine
For Banhine National Park in Mozambique
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Tofo
For Tofo Beach in Mozambique
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Lebombo
For the Lebombo Mountains
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Sebastian
For Fort Sao Sebastian in Mozambique
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Bazaruto
For the Bazaruto Archipelago, which includes small, sandy islands
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Tunduru
For the Tunduru gardens in Maputo
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Mano
A professional football player from Mozambique name Celso Halito de Abdul
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Samora
For Samora Machel, a military commander from Mozambique
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Kurt
For Kurt Couto, a hurdler from Mozambique
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Female Mozambique Dog Names
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Beira
Mozambique’s fourth largest city
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Bilene
A town in southern Mozambique
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Lugenda
For the Lugenda River, which flows in the south-north direction in Mozambique
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Buzi
For the Buzi River, which empties into the Mozambique Channel
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Chiuta
For Lake Chiuta, a shallow lake on the border of Malawi and Mozambique
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Malawi
For Lake Malawi, an African Great Lake
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Shirwa
For Lake Shirwa in Mozambique
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Catandica
A town in west central Mozambique
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Amaramba
For Lake Amaramba, a shallow lake near the border of Malawi
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Cuamba
A city in Mozambique’s Niassa Province
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Lichinga
A town in northern Mozambique
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Niassa
A province in Mozambique
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Manica
A market town in western Mozambique
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Matola
The largest suburb of the capital of Mozambique
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Mocuba
A city in central Mozambique
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Mueda
A town in northeastern Mozambique
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Naamcha
A town located in southern Mozambique
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Nacala
A city on the northern coast of Mozambique
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Nampula
A city in northeastern Mozambique
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Palma
A town on the Indian Ocean Coast of Mozambique
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Pemba
A port city in Mozambique
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Zavala
A city in southern Mozambique
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Ruvuma
For the Ruvuma River, which forms the border between Mozambique and Tanzania
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Zambezi
For the Zambezi River, which is the fourth longest river in Africa
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Matata
Clams cooked in port wine
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Clarisse
For Clarisse Machanguana, a professional women’s basketball player from Mozambique
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Gorongosa
For Gorongosa National Park
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Wimbi
For Wimbi Beach
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Benguera
An island included in the Bazaruto Archipelago
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Inhaca
For Inhaca Island in Maputo
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