Name of the Day [08 Jun 2026]

Lifa

Lifa is a Xhosa name given to a boy that literally means “inheritance”


Gender: Males

Adebola

Adebola is a Yoruba name that means the crown meets wealth.


Gender: M & F

Jabulani

Jabulani or Jabu for short, is a Zulu name that means “be happy”, “rejoice”. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Keku

Keku is a Ghanaian male name, meaning "born on Wednesday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Males

Odwa

Is a Xhosa name, usually given to a boy who is born amongst other boys. It is derived from Amadoda-odwa which means "Men only". The female version would be Zodwa.


Gender: Males

Konanani

Means "be good to one another" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Phelo

Is a Xhosa name that means "Last born". Just like the name suggests, it is given to the last born.


Gender: M & F

Akusea

Akusea is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Wednesday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Females

Ama

Ama is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Saturday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Females

Sivenathi

Sivenathi is a Xhosa name that means "hear us (Lord)".


Gender: M & F

Usenathi

Usenathi is a Xhosa name that means He (God) is still with us.


Gender: M & F



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