Name of the Day [17 Jul 2026]

Aneni

Aneni is a Shona name that means God is with me.


Gender: Males

Khethiwe

Khethiwe is a Zulu name that means the chosen one.


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

Siyanda

Siyanda is a Zulu name that means we are increasing or expanding.


Gender: Males

Abeiku

Abeiku is a Ghanaian male 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: Males

Khayone

Khayone is a Xhosa name that means God didn't make a sin by giving me him/her.


Gender: M & F

Rivoningo

Means "light" in Xitsonga.


Gender: Females

Zintle

Zintle is a Xhosa name that means they are beautiful.


Gender: Females

Dyco

means having a frame of mind that will last a lifetime, an epiphany


Gender: Males

Lifa

Lifa is a Xhosa name given to a boy that literally means “inheritance”


Gender: Males

Andzile

Means "multiplied and increased" in Xitsonga.


Gender: M & F



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