Phelo

Is a Xhosa name that means "Last born". Just like the name suggests, it is given to the last born.


Gender: M & F

Anathi

Is a Xhosa name that means "They are with us".


Gender: M & F

Bhongolwethu

Is a Xhosa name that means "Our pride". Is is usually shortened to Bhongo


Gender: M & F

Bhongo

Is a Xhosa name that stands for "Pride". It is sometimes a shortened version of Bhongolwethu.


Gender: M & F

Sibahle

Is a Zulu/Xhosa name that means "We are beautiful".


Gender: Females

Sinovuyo

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


Gender: M & F

Mandla

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


Gender: Males

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

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


Gender: Females

Sizwe

A Nguni name that stand for Nation. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males



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