Name of the Day [30 May 2026]

Ziyanda

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


Gender: Females

Awisi

Awisi 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

Cheyeza

Means "bright" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F

Adaobi

Adaobi is an Igbo name given to a girl and it means Daughter of a king.


Gender: Females

Andzile

Means "multiplied and increased" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F

Zanemvula

The one who brings rain.
This is a Xhosa name that is given to a child (mostly a boy) who, at the time of his birth, brought some rain. It is mostly when there was a drought and it started raining after the child was born.


Gender: Males

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

Thuso

Thuso is a Sotho name that means help.


Gender: Males

Anashe

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


Gender: Females

Siviwe

Siviwe is a Xhosa name that means we are heard.


Gender: M & F

Tendai

Tendai is a Shona name that means give thanks to God.


Gender: Males



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