Name of the Day [17 May 2026]

Amukelo

Amukelo is a Tsonga name that means acceptance.


Gender: M & F

Kwoi

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


Gender: Males

Ekua

Ekua 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

Tauya

Tauya is a Shona name that means we are here, or we are arrived.


Gender: Males

Yawo

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


Gender: Females

Kobi

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


Gender: Males

Rabelani

Means "to pray" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Ahlulani

Ahlulani is a Tsonga name that means separate (the good from the bad)


Gender: Males

Nyasha

Nyasha is a Shona name that means merciful or kindhearted.


Gender: Males

Zodwa

Is a Xhosa/Zulu name, usually given to a girl who is born amongst other girls (girl siblings). It's a shortened version of Ntombizodwa, meaning "Girls only". A Xhosa male version would be Odwa


Gender: Females

Dakalo

Means "happiness" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F



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