Name of the Day [16 Feb 2026]

Mpumelelo

Mpumelelo is a Xhosa name that means success.
The female version is Nompumelelo.


Gender: Males

Mulalo

Means "peace" in Tshivenda.


Gender: Males

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.


Gender: Males

Ekow

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


Gender: Males

Tadiwanashe

Tadiwanashe is a Shona name that means God has loved us.


Gender: Males

Asenathi

Awe Athi is a Xhosa name that means they (ancestors, family) are still with us.


Gender: M & F

Njoki

Njoki is a Kikuyu girl's name that means the one who resurrected.


Gender: Females

Andzani

Means "multiply, grow" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F

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.


Gender: Males

Kweku

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


Gender: Males

Lilitha

Is a twin name like lathitha


Gender: M & F



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