Name of the Day [11 May 2026]

Siya

Siya is a shortened version of Siyamthanda, Siyabonga, Siyavuya, etc. basically any Nguni name that starts with Siya


Gender: M & F

Phikolomzi

Sometimes referred to as Phiko. A Xhosa name that means "The wing of the household".


Gender: Males

Phelo

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


Gender: M & F

Kwabla

Kwabla is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Nthuseni

Means "help me" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Asenathi

Awe Athi is a Xhosa name that means they (ancestors, family) are still with us.


Gender: M & F

Tamuka

Tamuka is a Shona name that means We have awaken.


Gender: Males

Nomthandazo

Nomthandazo is a Xhosa name given to females that means prayer.
The male equivalent is Mthandazo.


Gender: Females

Sibongakonke

Sibongakonke is a Zulu name that means we are thankful for everything.


Gender: Males

Aku

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


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



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