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

Anashe

Anashe isa Shona name that means β€œOne who is with god.”


Gender: Females

Mukhethwa

Means "the chosen one" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Fiifi

Fiifi is a Ghanaian male name, meaning "born on Friday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Males

Zingce

Zingce is a Xhosa name that means be proud.


Gender: Males

Kwasiba

Kwasiba is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Sunday", masculine equivalent Kwasi. The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Females

Kutenda

Kutenda is a Shona unisex name that means to thank.


Gender: M & F

Mthokozisi

Mthokozisi is a Zulu name that means the one who gives joy.


Gender: Males

Lihlelethu

Is a Xhosa name that means beautiful or Zulu name


Gender: Females

Aluwani

Means "be prosperous" or "grow up" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Kwamena

Kwamena is a Ghanaian male name, meaning "born on Saturday". 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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