Tswana Names
Explore the rich Tswana naming tradition. Each name carries deep cultural meaning, connecting children to their heritage, spiritual beliefs, and family aspirations.
All Tswana Names
Boipelo
femalePride; self-confidence
Boitumelo
femaleJoy; happiness
Bontle
femaleBeautiful
Dalitso
unisexBlessing
Dineo
femaleGifts
Gaolathe
maleIt has been built well
Gaone
unisexShe/he is the one
Goitsemodimo
unisexOnly God knows
Gosiame
unisexGod knows me
Itumeleng
unisexBe joyful; rejoice
Kabelo
maleGift; portion given
Kagiso
unisexPeace
Kago
maleFence; protection
Katlego
unisexSuccess; achievement
Keabetswe
femaleI have been given; I am entrusted
Kealeboga
unisexI am thankful
Keitumetse
femaleI am happy; I rejoice
Leetile
maleOne who has come; arrival
Lefika
maleRock; foundation
Lesedi
unisexLight
Letsatsi
maleSun; day
Lorato
femaleLove
Malebogo
femaleThanksgiving; gratitude
Masego
femaleBlessings; grace
Mmoloki
maleSaviour; deliverer
Moagi
maleBuilder; one who builds
Modise
maleShepherd; caretaker
Mosetsanagape
femaleGirl of God's love
Mothusi
maleHelper; one who assists
Mpho
unisexGift
Naledi
femaleStar
Neo
unisexGift
Olebogeng
unisexGive thanks
Onalenna
femaleGod is with me
Oratile
unisexHe/she has prayed for us
Oteng
maleHe/she is mine
Pako
maleSalvation; rescue
Phenyo
maleVictory; triumph
Realeboga
unisexWe are thankful
Resego
femaleFavour; grace
Rethabile
femaleWe are happy; we are content
Rorisang
unisexPraise; glorify
Tebogo
unisexGratitude; we are thankful
Thato
unisexWill; desire
Tlotlo
unisexHonour; glory
Tshiamo
unisexJoy; happiness
Tumelo
unisexFaith; belief