Name of the Day [22 May 2026]

Akosua

Akosua 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

samjackson

this name means "man of the lights" this name can also link quite closely with abass and its origin is linked through misinterperatation


Gender: M & F

Nsoma

Means "anchor" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Akatendeka

Akatendeka is a Shona name that means faithful.


Gender: Females

Maṱoḓzi

Means "tears" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Yaa

Yaa 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

Bhongolwethu

Is a Xhosa name that means "Our pride". Is is usually shortened to Bhongo


Gender: M & F

Sivisiwe

We are heard?


Gender: Females

Asenathi

Awe Athi is a Xhosa name that means they (ancestors, family) are still with us.


Gender: M & F

Lihlelethu

Is a Xhosa name that means beautiful or Zulu name


Gender: Females

Adenike

Adenike is a Yoruba name that means the crown is to be cared for.


Gender: Males



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