Name of the Day [19 Feb 2026]

Andziso

Andziso is a Tsonga name that means growth.


Gender: M & F

Thamsanqa

Thamsanqa is a Xhosa name that means luck.


Gender: Males

Livhuwani

Means "be thankful" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Bhongolwethu

Is a Xhosa name that means "Our pride". Is is usually shortened to Bhongo


Gender: M & F

Sivisiwe

We are heard?


Gender: Females

Akani

Akani is a Tsonga name that means to build.


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

Shumise

Xhosa name meaning 10 shillings, derived from Shumi meaning 10, turned into a name.


Gender: Females

Nombulelo

Nombulelo is a Xhosa feminine name that means gratitude. The masculine version is Mbulelo.


Gender: Females

Matimba

Matimba is a Tsonga name that means strength or power.


Gender: M & F

Akani

Means "build, build together" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Males



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