Name of the Day [29 May 2026]

Afia

Afia is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Friday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Females

Thamsanqa

Thamsanqa is a Xhosa name that means luck.


Gender: Males

Anashe

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


Gender: Females

Adewale

Adewale is a Yoruba name that means the crown has come home.


Gender: Males

Efia

Efia is a Ghanaian female name, meaning "born on Friday". The name follows the Akan tradition of naming babies based on the day of the week they're born.


Gender: Females

Fhulufhedzani

Means "be hopeful" in Tshivenda.


Gender: M & F

Chipo

Chipo is a Shona name that means Gift.


Gender: Males

Nomthandazo

Nomthandazo is a Xhosa name given to females that means prayer.
The male equivalent is Mthandazo.


Gender: Females

Hlongavi

Hlongavi is a Tsonga name that means “The One Who Cannot be Enslaved”.


Gender: Males

Koku

Koku 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

Rifumu

Rifumu means "wealth" in XiTsonga.


Gender: Males



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