Name of the Day [16 Feb 2026]

Mpumelelo

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


Gender: Males

Kofi

Kofi is a Ghanaian male name, meaning “born on Friday”. The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Males

Simthandile

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


Gender: M & F

Dyondzani

From the Xitsonga language, dyondza meaning "learn".


Gender: Males

Kwaw

Kwaw is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Kwamina

Kwamina 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

Zingce

Zingce is a Xhosa name that means be proud.


Gender: Males

Yaba

Yaba 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

Jabulani

Jabulani or Jabu for short, is a Zulu name that means “be happy”, “rejoice”. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Njoki

Njoki is a Kikuyu girl's name that means the one who resurrected.


Gender: Females

Zakhele

Zakhele is a Nguni name that means “build it yourself”


Gender: Males



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