Name of the Day [04 May 2026]

Bhongolwethu

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


Gender: M & F

Lerato

Lerato is a Sotho name that means love.


Gender: M & F

Onyinye

Is an Igbo name that means gift.


Gender: M & F

Mpumelelo

Mpumelelo is a Xhosa name that means success.
The female version is Nompumelelo.


Gender: Males

Phumelela

Phumelela is a Xhosa name that means succeed.


Gender: M & F

Khanya

Khanya is a Xhosa name that means "shine"


Gender: Males

Ahlulani

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


Gender: Males

Thuso

Thuso is a Sotho name that means help.


Gender: Males

Odwa

Is a Xhosa name, usually given to a boy who is born amongst other boys. It is derived from Amadoda-odwa which means "Men only". The female version would be Zodwa.


Gender: Males

Aizivaishe

Aizivaishe is a Shona name that means God Knows.


Gender: Females

Kwaku

Kwaku 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



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