Name of the Day [06 May 2026]

Kuvhanganani

Means "come together" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Kosiwa

Kosiwa 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

Shumise

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


Gender: Females

Anathi

Is a Xhosa name that means "They are with us".


Gender: M & F

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

Yaw

Yaw is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Mutshidzi

Means "saviour" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Onyinye

Is an Igbo name that means gift.


Gender: M & F

Abena

is a Ghanaian female 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: Females

Awo

Awo 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

Takudzwa

Takudzwa is a Shona name that means We have been honored.


Gender: Males



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