Name of the Day [07 Jul 2026]

Akuma

Akuma 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

Alani

Alani is a Tsonga name that means to reject or refuse (bad things).


Gender: Males

Kwame

Kwame is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Efia

Efia is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Jongikhaya

Jongikhaya is a Xhosa name that means watch over the home.


Gender: Males

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

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

Jabu

Jabu is short for Jabulani which is a Zulu name that means Rejoice.


Gender: Males

Awan

Awan 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

Mzwabantu

Mzwabantu is a Xhosa name that means “people’s home”.


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



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