Makabongwe

Makabongwe is a Xhosa name that means let Him (God) be praised.

Gender: Males

by: Zim , 21 June 2024

Country: South Africa

Mzwabantu

Mzwabantu is a Xhosa name that means “people’s home”.

Gender: Males

by: MXhosa, 05 May 2025

Country: South Africa

Sibongile

Sibongile is a Zulu name that means we are grateful.

Gender: Females

by: Jimmy, 31 May 2024

Country: Ghana

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.

Gender: Females

by: Dadavi, 13 October 2025

Country: South Africa

Ntsakisi

Ntsakisi is a Tsonga name that means Source of happiness.

Gender: Females

by: Matimba, 10 June 2024

Country: South Africa

Kuvhanganani

Means "come together" in Tshivenda.

Gender: M & F

by: Mike, 19 June 2024

Country: Zimbabwe

Anashe

Anashe isa Shona name that means “One who is with god.”

Gender: Females

by: Tanaka, 17 May 2024

Country: South Africa

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

by: Mr Trends, 13 August 2020

Country: South Africa