Name of the Day [13 Feb 2026]

Zanemvula

The one who brings rain.
This is a Xhosa name that is given to a child (mostly a boy) who, at the time of his birth, brought some rain. It is mostly when there was a drought and it started raining after the child was born.


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

Phusu

Means "havoc" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Komi

Komi 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

Jongikhaya

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


Gender: Males

Kutenda

Kutenda is a Shona unisex name that means to thank.


Gender: M & F

Mandla

Mandla is a popular Zulu/Xhosa name that means “strength”.


Gender: Males

Rhulani

Rhulani is a Tsonga name that means be peaceful.


Gender: M & F

Bukayo

Bukayo is a Yoruba name that means add to happiness or joy.


Gender: Males

Themba

Themba is a Zulu name that can mean trust, hope or faith.


Gender: Males

Rabelani

Means to pray in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F



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