Name of the Day [20 Apr 2026]

Chipo

Chipo is a Shona name that means Gift.


Gender: Males

Emihle

Beatific thing


Gender: Females

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

Njoki

Njoki is a Kikuyu girl's name that means the one who resurrected.


Gender: Females

Njeri

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


Gender: Females

Mumbi

Mumbi is a Kikuyu name that means the potter or the one who moulds.


Gender: Females

Avuzwa

Means a family is blessed with kids


Gender: Females

Keku

Keku 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

Khethiwe

Khethiwe is a Zulu name that means the chosen one.


Gender: Females

Ariko

Ariko is a Shona name that means there is God, or He has mercy.


Gender: Males

Ablamaa

Ablamaa 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



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