Name of the Day [24 Dec 2025]

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

Avuzwa

Means a family is blessed with kids


Gender: Females

Vuyani

Vuyani means be happy in isiXhosa.


Gender: Males

Akani

Means "build, build together" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Males

Murisi

Murisi is a Tsonga name that means Shepherd.


Gender: Males

Phikolomzi

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


Gender: Males

Aizivaishe

Aizivaishe is a Shona name that means God Knows.


Gender: Females

Ruhiu

Ruhiu is a Kikuyu name that means Sword or Knife.


Gender: Males

Xolisa

Xolisa is a Xhosa name that means bring peace.


Gender: Males

Mthandazo

Mthandazo is a Xhosa name given to males that means prayer.
The female equivalent is Nomthandazo.


Gender: Males

Sibongakonke

Sibongakonke is a Zulu name that means we are thankful for everything.


Gender: Males



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