Name of the Day [18 Apr 2026]

Zonke

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


Gender: Females

Tamuka

Tamuka is a Shona name that means We have awaken.


Gender: Males

Nsoma

Means "anchor" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

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

Akwasi

Akwasi 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

Sizwe

A Nguni name that stand for Nation. It is usually given to boys.


Gender: Males

Jongilanga

Jongilanga is a Xhosa name that means watch/look at the sun


Gender: Males

Kosi

Kosi 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

Komla

Komla is a Ghanaian male name, meaning "born on Tuesday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Males

Mcebo

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


Gender: Males

Zandile

Zandile is a Xhosa girl's name that means they (girls) have expanded.


Gender: Females



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