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

Nsoma

Means "anchor" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Anatswanashe

Anatswanashe is Shona name that means Perfected by God.


Gender: Females

Anele

Is a Xhosa name that means "They are enough". It is usually given to the last born child.


Gender: M & F

Aku

Aku is an Ewe name for females born on Wednesday. Variant Ewe Wednesday female names include Akushika, Akuyo, Akuwa


Gender: Females

Ncumisa

Ncumisa is a Xhosa name that's usually given to a girl. It means whos she brings smile.


Gender: Females

Khathutshelo

Means "forgiveness" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Njoki

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


Gender: Females

Tshiela

Tshiela means a kid who was born by the feet.


Gender: M & F

Sibabalwe

Sibabalwe is a Xhosa name that means we are blessed.


Gender: M & F

Awo

Awo 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



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