Ncumisa

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


Dyco

means having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, an epiphany


Phikolomzi

Sometimes referred to as Phiko. A Xhosa name that means "The wing of the household".


Zanemvula

The one who brings rain.
This is a Xhosa name that is given to a child (mostly a boy) who, at the time of his birth, brought some rain. It is mostly when there was a drought and it started raining after the child was born.


Mfundo

Is a Xhosa/Zulu name that means "Education".
It is given to boys. A girl's equivalent would be Nomfundo


Nkosinathi

Is a Zulu/Xhosa name that means "God is with us".


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.


Sizwe

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



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