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

Dyondzani

From the Xitsonga language, dyondza meaning "learn".


Gender: Males

Sibahle

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


Gender: Females

Koshi

Koshi is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Kutenda

Kutenda is a Shona unisex name that means to thank.


Gender: M & F

Andoya

Andoya is a Shona name that means the one who eats. It’s usually given to a baby who eats a lot.


Gender: Males

Bhongo

Is a Xhosa name that stands for "Pride". It is sometimes a shortened version of Bhongolwethu.


Gender: M & F

Emihle

Beatific thing


Gender: Females

Phelo

Is a Xhosa name that means "Last born". Just like the name suggests, it is given to the last born.


Gender: M & F

Rifumu

Rifumu means "wealth" in XiTsonga.


Gender: Males

Yaw

Yaw 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



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