Name of the Day [29 Jan 2026]

Akuba

Akuba 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

Akatendeka

Akatendeka is a Shona name that means faithful.


Gender: Females

Koku

Koku 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

Tadiwanashe

Tadiwanashe is a Shona name that means God has loved us.


Gender: Males

Yoofi

Yoofi 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

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

Kujoe

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


Gender: Males

Simthandile

Simthandile is a Xhosa name that means we love him/her.


Gender: M & F

Akua

Akua 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

Njeri

Njeri is a Kikuyu girl's name that means wanderer or the one who is always on the move.


Gender: Females

Akasi

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


Gender: Females



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