Name of the Day [26 Feb 2026]

Bongani

Bongani is a Xhosa name that means Be thankful.


Gender: Males

Masibulele

Masibulele is a Xhosa name that means let us give thanks.


Gender: Males

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

Bhongo

Is a Xhosa name that stands for "Pride". It is sometimes a shortened version of Bhongolwethu.


Gender: M & F

Zonke

Zonke is a Xhosa name that literally means “all” or “all of them”.


Gender: Females

Amukelo

Amukelo is a Tsonga name that means acceptance.


Gender: M & F

Ḓembe

Means "miracle" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Hlongavi

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


Gender: Males

Konanani

Means "be good to one another" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Tinashe

Tinashe is a Shona name that means God is with us.


Gender: Males

Nxalati

Nxalati means "happiness" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females



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