Tchalla

T'Challa is the "real" name of Marvel's Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman in the 2018 blockbuster. That year, Marvel released a comic revealing the name means “he who put the knife where it belonged” in the fictional native language of Wakanda.

The Black Panther was first published as a comic in 1966, but it was not until 1975 that T'Challa charted as a baby name when it was given to five baby boys. It recently made the charts again in 2022.

It's unclear how the creators of Black Panther chose his given name, but T'Challa does exist as a name in Africa. In West African countries, including Nigeria and Togo, Tchalla is found as both a first and last name. Tchalla is also seen in South African countries such as Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with similar names such as Tshala. A 19th-century Angolan king was named Tchalla/Challa.

The Marvel character pronounces the T in his name, while the T is silent in African languages.

Gender

Boy

Origin

West African and South African, meaning unknown

Numerology

T is for talent, hidden or not.

C is for charm, the undeniable you.

H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

L is for love, everlasting.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

Lucky

Tchalla lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.