Name of the Day [29 May 2026]

Afia

Afia 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

Akani

Means "build, build together" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Males

Anatswanashe

Anatswanashe is Shona name that means Perfected by God.


Gender: Females

Aku

Wednesday born female in Ewe culture.


Gender: Females

Phumelela

Phumelela is a Xhosa name that means succeed.


Gender: M & F

Kwesi

Kwesi 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

Adenike

Adenike is a Yoruba name that means the crown is to be cared for.


Gender: Males

Tauya

Tauya is a Shona name that means we are here, or we are arrived.


Gender: Males

Rotshidzwa

Means "we have been saved" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Mzwabantu

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


Gender: Males

Yawo

Yawo is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Thursday". 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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