Name of the Day [13 Feb 2026]

Zanemvula

The one who brings rain.
This is a Xhosa name that is given to a child (mostly a boy) who, at the time of his birth, brought some rain. It is mostly when there was a drought and it started raining after the child was born.


Gender: Males

Nhlayiseko

Means "safety" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F

Kukua

Kukua 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

Avhatendi

Avhatendi is a Tshivenda (Venda) name that means "they do not believe",


Gender: M & F

Yaba

Yaba is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Sibongile

Sibongile is a Zulu name that means we are grateful.


Gender: Females

Adebola

Adebola is a Yoruba name that means the crown meets wealth.


Gender: M & F

Zingce

Zingce is a Xhosa name that means be proud.


Gender: Males

Babandiishe

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


Gender: Males

Unam

Unam is a Xhosa name that means He (God) is with me.


Gender: M & F

Akuma

Akuma 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



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