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

Masibulele

Masibulele is a Xhosa name that means let us give thanks.


Gender: Males

Gbemisola

Gbemisola is a Yoruba name that means carry me into wealth.


Gender: Females

Abenayo

Abenayo 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

Kwaku

Kwaku is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Rabelani

Means to pray in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Kwaw

Kwaw is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Thembekile

Thembekile is a Zulu name that means trustworthy.


Gender: Females

Zakhele

Zakhele is a Nguni name that means “build it yourself”


Gender: Males

Mpumelelo

Mpumelelo is a Xhosa name that means success.
The female version is Nompumelelo.


Gender: Males

Lindokuhle

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


Gender: M & F



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