Sotho Names
Explore the rich Sotho naming tradition. Each name carries deep cultural meaning, connecting children to their heritage, spiritual beliefs, and family aspirations.
All Sotho Names
Bokang
unisexPraise; worship
Kamohelo
unisexWelcome; acceptance
Katleho
unisexSuccess; prosperity
Khotso
malePeace
Khotso
malePeace
Lehlohonolo
maleLuck; good fortune
Lerato
femaleLove
Lereko
maleOffering; sacrifice
Limakatso
femaleWonders; miracles
Limpho
femaleGifts; presents
Lipalesa
femaleFlowers
Mahlodi
femaleTears of joy
Makhetha
maleThe chosen one
Malefu
femaleClouds
Mamello
femalePatience; endurance
Mathabo
femaleJoys; happinesses
Matiisetso
femaleTrials; tests of faith
Mohato
maleFootstep; leader who walks ahead
Mojalefa
maleHeir; successor
Molefe
maleOne who passes by; traveller
Mookho
femaleHarvest; reward
Motlatsi
maleHelper; one who helps
Motsamai
maleTraveller; wanderer
Mpho
unisexGift; present
Mpho-Entle
femaleBeautiful gift
Mpolokeng
femaleProtect me; save me
Nthabeleng
femaleBe happy for me
Nthabiseng
femaleMake me happy
Palesa
femaleFlower
Palesa
femaleFlower
Puseletso
femaleRestoration; return
Refiloe
femaleWe have been given; we have received
Setshaba
maleNation; people
Teboho
maleGratitude; thankfulness
Thabang
unisexBe happy; rejoice
Thabiso
maleBring joy; cause happiness
Thabo
maleJoy; happiness
Tlaleng
femaleIn the rain
Tseli
femaleThe knowing one; wise
Tseliso
maleConsolation; comfort
Tshepiso
femalePromise
Tshepo
maleHope; trust
Tshepo
maleHope; trust
Tumisang
unisexSend; dispatch