Name of the Day [11 Mar 2026]

Tanaka

Tanaka is a Shona gender neutral name that means we are good.


Gender: M & F

Basani

Means "be clean, be white" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Ekwueme

Means "one says, one does" in Igbo, indicating a person who is truthful about his behavior.


Gender: M & F

Siyavuya

A Xhosa name that means "We are happy".


Gender: M & F

Adewale

Adewale is a Yoruba name that means the crown has come home.


Gender: Males

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

Mukhethwa

Means "the chosen one" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Khathutshelo

Means "forgiveness" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Malibongwe

Malibongwe is a Xhosa bane that means let it (His name) be praise.


Gender: Males

Tshifhiwa

Means "gift" in Tshivenda.


Gender: Males

Dzunani

From the Xitsonga dzuna meaning "praise".


Gender: Males



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