shangaanEtymologyFrom the name of Soshangani, the leader of the Revolt against Chaka Zulu, who fled to Zimbabwe. Alternatively from Zulu: shangane: a wanderer.shangaan means an African tribe or clan or nation. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nameAn African tribe or clan or nation.The language of the Shangaan.nounA member of this tribe.