Name of the Day [17 May 2026]

Amukelo

Amukelo is a Tsonga name that means acceptance.


Gender: M & F

Bhongolwethu

Is a Xhosa name that means "Our pride". Is is usually shortened to Bhongo


Gender: M & F

Dzunani

From the Xitsonga dzuna meaning "praise".


Gender: Males

Simthandile

Simthandile is a Xhosa name that means we love him/her.


Gender: M & F

Thembekile

Thembekile is a Zulu name that means trustworthy.


Gender: Females

Amukelani

Amukelani is a Tsonga name that means accept or recognise.


Gender: M & F

Mthokozisi

Mthokozisi is a Zulu name that means the one who gives joy.


Gender: Males

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

Kosi

Kosi is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Bhongo

Is a Xhosa name that stands for "Pride". It is sometimes a shortened version of Bhongolwethu.


Gender: M & F

Fifi

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


Gender: Males



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