Name of the Day [17 Apr 2026]

Ami

Ami is an Ewe name for a female born on Saturday. The Ewe people name their children according to the day of the week on which they are born and this is done in all West African countries where Ewe people are.
Variant names include Ama, Amavi


Gender: Females

Chenjerai

Chenjerai is a Shona name that means to be cautious.


Gender: Males

Akua

Akua 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

Kumkani

Kumkani is a Xhosa name that means “King”.


Gender: Males

Koshi

Koshi 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

Babandiishe

Babandiishe is a Shona name that means A father is the head of the house.


Gender: Males

Kuvhanganani

Means "come together" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Amma

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


Gender: Females

Iminathi

Iminathi is a Xhosa name that means (The Lord is) standing with us.


Gender: M & F

Rofhiwa

Means "we are blessed" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Azwianewi

Means "something that cannot be told" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F



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