Akosua

Akosua 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.


Tshiela

Tshiela means a kid who was born by the feet.


Siyambonga

Siyambonga is a [Xhosa] name that means we thank Him (God).


Sibabalwe

Sibabalwe is a Xhosa name that means we are blessed.


Lerato

Lerato is a Sotho name that means love.


Yawo

Yawo is an Ewe name for females born on Thursday. Variant Thursday female names include Yawa, Awo, Awotor

This naming pattern is found among the Ewe people in all West African countries that have their presence including Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire etc

Ewes name their children Yawo, Yawo, Awo or Awotor, not Akans.


Makabongwe

Makabongwe is a Xhosa name that means let Him (God) be praised.


Nsoma

Means "anchor" in Xitsonga.


Ebo

Ebo 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.


Siphesihle

Siphesihle is a [Xhosa] name that means a beautiful gift (Sipho-esihle)



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