Sinovuyo

Is a Xhosa name that means "We have joy". It can be given to both boys and girls.


Mandla

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


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.


Zodwa

Is a Xhosa/Zulu name, usually given to a girl who is born amongst other girls (girl siblings). It's a shortened version of Ntombizodwa, meaning "Girls only". A Xhosa male version would be Odwa



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