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

Njoki

Njoki is a Kikuyu girl's name that means the one who resurrected.


Gender: Females

Phelo

Is a Xhosa name that means a last born


Gender: Males

Odwa

Is a Xhosa name, usually given to a boy who is born amongst other boys. It is derived from Amadoda-odwa which means "Men only". The female version would be Zodwa.


Gender: Males

Silindokuhle

Silindokuhle is a Xhosa name that means we are expecting/waiting for the good.


Gender: M & F

Matimba

Matimba is a Tsonga name that means strength or power.


Gender: M & F

Lindokuhle

Lindokuhle is a Xhosa name that means we are awaiting the good.


Gender: M & F

Ariko

Ariko is a Shona name that means there is God, or He has mercy.


Gender: Males

Basani

Means "be clean, be white" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Unathi

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


Gender: M & F

Sibahle

Is a Zulu/Xhosa name that means "We are beautiful".


Gender: Females



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