Name of the Day [24 Dec 2025]

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

Sibongakonke

Sibongakonke is a Zulu name that means we are thankful for everything.


Gender: Males

Gcobani

Is a Xhosa name given to boys that means be joyful.


Gender: Males

Rofhiwa

Means "we are blessed" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Tintswalo

Tintswalo is a Tsonga name that means mercy.


Gender: Females

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

Abenayo

Abenayo is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Khayone

Khayone is a Xhosa name that means God didn't make a sin by giving me him/her.


Gender: M & F

Onyekachi

Onyekachi means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.


Gender: Males

Awesi

Awesi 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

Kwabena

Kwabena 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



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