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

Thobeka

Thobeka is a Xhosa name that means be humble. It is a girl’s name.


Gender: Females

ASHUZA

Ashuza is a SHI name that means he answers in”Mashi”language


Gender: M & F

Nthabiseng

Nthabiseng is a Sotho name that means make me happy.


Gender: Females

Zakhele

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


Gender: Males

Zonke

Zonke is a Xhosa name that literally means “all” or “all of them”.


Gender: Females

Usenathi

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


Gender: M & F

Abla

Abla 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

Anam

Anna is a Xhosa name that means they (ancestors) are with me.


Gender: M & F

Nxalati

Nxalati means "happiness" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Tintswalo

Tintswalo is a Tsonga name that means mercy.


Gender: Females



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