Name of the Day [13 May 2026]

Bhongolwethu

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


Gender: M & F

Akani

Akani is a Tsonga name that means to build.


Gender: Males

Aizivaishe

Aizivaishe is a Shona name that means God Knows.


Gender: Females

Unam

Unam is a Xhosa name that means He (God) is with me.


Gender: M & F

Cheyeza

Means "bright" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F

Uviwe

Uviwe is a Xhosa name that means “it (my prayer) has been heard”.


Gender: M & F

Nkhangweleni

Means "forgive me" in Tshivenda.


Gender: Males

Yawo

Yawo is an Ewe name for females born on Thursday. Variant Thursday female names include Yawa, Awo, Awotor

This naming pattern is found among the Ewe people in all West African countries that have their presence including Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire etc

Ewes name their children Yawo, Yawo, Awo or Awotor, not Akans.


Gender: Females

Shumise

Xhosa name meaning 10 shillings, derived from Shumi meaning 10, turned into a name.


Gender: Females

Yawa

Yawa 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

Ripfumelo

Ripfumelo means "belief" in XiTsonga.


Gender: Females



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