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

Gbemisola

Gbemisola is a Yoruba name that means carry me into wealth.


Gender: Females

Lihlelethu

Is a Xhosa name that means beautiful or Zulu name


Gender: Females

Dzunani

From the Xitsonga dzuna meaning "praise".


Gender: Males

Alani

Alani is a Tsonga name that means to reject or refuse (bad things).


Gender: Males

Makabongwe

Makabongwe is a Xhosa name that means let Him (God) be praised.


Gender: Males

Aneni

Aneni is a Shona name that means God is with me.


Gender: Males

Kobina

Kobina 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

Uviwe

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


Gender: M & F

Nompumelelo

Nompumelelo is a female Xhosa name that means success.
The male version is Mpumelelo.


Gender: Females

Kwami

Kwami 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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