Name of the Day [26 Mar 2026]

Sizwe

A Nguni name that stand for Nation. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Abeiku

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


Gender: Males

Uviwe

Uviwe is a Xhosa name that means “it (my prayer) has been heard”.


Gender: M & F

Usenathi

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


Gender: M & F

Jongilanga

Jongilanga is a Xhosa name that means watch/look at the sun


Gender: Males

Aku

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


Gender: Females

Siya

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


Gender: M & F

Aku

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


Gender: Females

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

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

Anatswanashe

Anatswanashe is Shona name that means Perfected by God.


Gender: Females



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