Name of the Day [23 Feb 2026]

Phikolomzi

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


Gender: Males

Unathi

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


Gender: M & F

Odwa

Is a Xhosa name, usually given to a boy who is born amongst other boys. It is derived from Amadoda-odwa which means "Men only". The female version would be Zodwa.


Gender: Males

Simthembile

Simthembile is a Xhosa name that means we trust him.


Gender: Males

Mumbi

Mumbi is a Kikuyu name that means the potter or the one who moulds.


Gender: Females

Esi

Esi 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

Akani

Akani is a Tsonga name that means to build.


Gender: Males

Mcebo

Mcebo is a Zulu name that means “wealth” or “money”.


Gender: Males

Awan

Awan 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

Mazvita

Mazvita is a Shona name that means Thank you.


Gender: Males

Kwasi

Kwasi 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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