Ziyanda

Ziyanda is a [Xhosa] name that means they are expanding (girls are expanding).


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.


Ncumisa

Ncumisa is a Xhosa name that's usually given to a girl. It means whos she brings smile.


ASHUZA

Ashuza is a SHI name that means he answers in”Mashi”language


Kobby

Kobby 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.


Amba

Amba is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Saturday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Sivenathi

Sivenathi is a [Xhosa] name that means "hear us (Lord)".


Tintswalo

Tintswalo is a Tsonga name that means mercy.


Akatendeka

Akatendeka is a Shona name that means faithful.


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.



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