Name of the Day [04 May 2026]

Bhongolwethu

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


Gender: M & F

Kacely

Kacely is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Kuvhanganani

Means "come together" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Mthandazo

Mthandazo is a Xhosa name given to males that means prayer.
The female equivalent is Nomthandazo.


Gender: Males

samjackson

this name means "man of the lights" this name can also link quite closely with abass and its origin is linked through misinterperatation


Gender: M & F

Anathi

Is a Xhosa name that means "They are with us".


Gender: M & F

Jabulani

Jabulani or Jabu for short, is a Zulu name that means “be happy”, “rejoice”. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Nyeleti

Nyeleti is a Tsonga name that means star.


Gender: Females

Ndiyafhi

Means "where do I go?" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Nkateko

Nkateko is a Tsonga name that means lucky.


Gender: Males

Adetokunbo

Adetokunbo is a Yoruba name that means the crown returns from over the sea.


Gender: M & F



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