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

Usenathi

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


Gender: M & F

Adaeze

Adaeze is an Igbo name given to the first born girl. It means the Eldest daughter of a king.


Gender: Females

Nkosiphendule

Nkosiphendule is a Zulu name that means God has answered.


Gender: Males

Endlani

From the Xitsonga language, endla meaning "make, create, do".


Gender: M & F

Awesi

Awesi 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

Kofi

Kofi 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

Akatendeka

Akatendeka is a Shona name that means faithful.


Gender: Females

Araba

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


Gender: Females

Nyiko

Nyiko is a Tsonga name that means gift.


Gender: M & F

Kwamena

Kwamena is a Ghanaian male 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: Males



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