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

samjackson

this name means "man of the lights" this name can also link quite closely with abass and its origin is linked through misinterperatation


Gender: M & F

Zandile

Zandile is a Xhosa girl's name that means they (girls) have expanded.


Gender: Females

Khayone

Khayone is a Xhosa name that means God didn't make a sin by giving me him/her.


Gender: M & F

Unathi

Unathi is a Xhosa name that means He (God) is with us.


Gender: M & F

Mthokozisi

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


Gender: Males

Adzo

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


Gender: Females

Hulisani

Means "respect" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Takudzwa

Takudzwa is a Shona name that means We have been honored.


Gender: Males

Nkosiphendule

Nkosiphendule is a Zulu name that means God has answered.


Gender: Males

Maṱoḓzi

Means "tears" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F



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