Name of the Day [22 Jan 2026]

Akuba

Akuba is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Sabelo

derived from the Setswana, (apparently). it means a gift or a blessing.


Gender: Males

Njeri

Njeri is a Kikuyu girl's name that means wanderer or the one who is always on the move.


Gender: Females

Kwasiwa

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


Gender: Females

Nyasha

Nyasha is a Shona name that means merciful or kindhearted.


Gender: Males

Kwaw

Kwaw 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

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

Dzinashe

Dzinashe is a Shona name that means It is with the Lord.


Gender: Males

Masibulele

Masibulele is a Xhosa name that means let us give thanks.


Gender: Males

Kumkani

Kumkani is a Xhosa name that means “King”.


Gender: Males

Tadiwanashe

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


Gender: Males



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