Name of the Day [09 Feb 2026]

Hlongavi

Hlongavi is a Tsonga name that means “The One Who Cannot be Enslaved”.


Gender: Males

Thuso

Thuso is a Sotho name that means help.


Gender: Males

Yaa

Yaa 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

Ami

Ami is an Ewe name for a female born on Saturday. The Ewe people name their children according to the day of the week on which they are born and this is done in all West African countries where Ewe people are.
Variant names include Ama, Amavi


Gender: Females

Amukelani

Amukelani is a Tsonga name that means accept or recognise.


Gender: M & F

Mzwakhe

Mzwakhe is a Nguni name that means “his home/house”


Gender: Males

Simthandile

Simthandile is a Xhosa name that means we love him/her.


Gender: M & F

Kwasiwa

Kwasiwa is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Tendai

Tendai is a Shona name that means give thanks to God.


Gender: Males

Lindokuhle

Lindokuhle is a Xhosa name that means we are awaiting the good.


Gender: M & F

Mzwabantu

Mzwabantu is a Xhosa name that means “people’s home”.


Gender: Males



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