In Sudanese language, it means defender. You defend yourself, you know how to defend. It's a word of Bantu origin. Pambelé is the nickname with which Colombian boxer Antonio Cervantes Reyes, Kid Pambelé, was known.
PAMBEL (and not pambele) In Colombia is the surname of Kid Pambelé, two-time world boxing champion in the junior welter category. He held the title of champion for 8 years and after 125 fights.