Name of the Day [03 Feb 2026]

Akua

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


Gender: Females

Ziyanda

Ziyanda is a Xhosa name that means they are expanding (girls are expanding).


Gender: Females

Avhatendi

Avhatendi is a Tshivenda (Venda) name that means "they do not believe",


Gender: M & F

Siphamandla

Siphamandla is a Zulu name that means give us strength.


Gender: Males

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

Aluwani

Means "be prosperous" or "grow up" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Hlongavi

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


Gender: Males

Ahlulani

Ahlulani is a Tsonga name that means separate (the good from the bad)


Gender: Males

Nomthandazo

Nomthandazo is a Xhosa name given to females that means prayer.
The male equivalent is Mthandazo.


Gender: Females

Anashe

Anashe isa Shona name that means “One who is with god.”


Gender: Females

Mthandazo

Mthandazo is a Xhosa name given to males that means prayer.
The female equivalent is Nomthandazo.


Gender: Males



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