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Xhosa Names

Explore the rich Xhosa naming tradition. Each name carries deep cultural meaning, connecting children to their heritage, spiritual beliefs, and family aspirations.

29 male28 female22 unisex

All Xhosa Names

Alizwa

female

Well known; famous

Amandla

unisex

Power; strength of the people

Anathi

unisex

They are with us

Andisiwe

female

We have been multiplied; we have grown

Anelisa

female

To be satisfied; to be content

Asanda

female

They have increased; they have multiplied

Asemahle

female

Beautiful deeds; lovely actions

Athenkosi

male

Thanks to God; praise the Lord

Avile

male

Welcome; let them come

Ayanda

unisex

They are increasing; they grow

Azola

unisex

Calm; tranquil

Azola

unisex

Calm; peaceful

Banele

male

They are enough; they are plenty

Bangile

male

They have widened; expansion

Bonga

male

Give praise; worship

Buhle

unisex

Beauty; beautiful one

Bukiwe

female

She who has been thanked for

Bulelani

male

Give thanks; be grateful

Camagu

male

Peace be upon us; blessings

Chumani

male

Dewdrop; morning dew

Dumisa

male

Praise; glorify

Esihle

unisex

The beautiful one; good looking

Esona

female

The very one; the specific one

Gcobani

male

Be healed; mend

Gwiji

male

Expert; master; the accomplished one

Hlumela

female

To sprout; to grow

Inami

female

Faith; belief; trust

Inathi

male

With us; among us

Jongisizwe

male

Look after the nation; nation guardian

Khanyisa

unisex

Bring the light; illuminate

Khwezi

female

Morning star; dawn light

Kwezi

male

Morning star; rising star

Lisakhanya

female

The light shines; there is light

Litha

male

Be gentle; patience

Loyiso

male

Victory; triumph

Lubabalo

male

Grace; divine favor

Lubabalo

male

Grace; favour

Lunga

male

Righteous; good

Lutho

unisex

Something precious; valuable

Luvuyo

male

Happiness; joy

Masibulele

female

Let us give thanks; gratitude

Mihlali

female

Wonders; miracles

Mxolisi

male

Peacemaker; the one who brings peace

Mzamo

male

Attempt; endeavor

Nangamso

unisex

The future; what comes next

Nkosiyabo

male

God is theirs; the Lord belongs to them

Nkulee

unisex

Freedom; liberation

Nobantu

female

Mother of the people; for the people

Nobomi

female

Mother of life; life giver

Nolitha

female

Mother of happiness; content

Noluvuyo

female

Mother of great joy

Nomfundo

female

Mother of learning; educated one

Nosipho

female

Mother of a gift

Novuyo

female

Mother of joy; joyful one

Oyama

unisex

He/she calls; invoking

Pumza

female

Rest; peace

Qamata

male

Supreme being; the almighty

Sikelela

unisex

Bless us; God bless us

Sinoxolo

unisex

We have peace

Sisipho

female

Gift; present

Sive

unisex

We hear; we are listening

Sivuyile

male

We are glad; we rejoice

Siyabulela

male

We are thankful

Siyanda

unisex

We are growing; we are multiplying

Thandazile

female

Loved; beloved by all

Thandiwe

female

Beloved

Thando

unisex

Love; affection

Thembinkosi

male

Trust in God; hope in the Lord

Unathi

unisex

God is with us

Uviwe

unisex

He/she has been heard; answered prayer

Vuyo

unisex

Joy; happiness

Wonga

male

Be grateful; thanksgiving

Xolile

male

Be at peace; forgiveness

Yoliswa

female

She who brings happiness

Yonela

unisex

Be satisfied; be at peace

Zintle

female

They are beautiful

Zinziswa

female

Well established; firmly rooted

Zizipho

female

Gifts; blessings

Zola

unisex

Calm; quiet; tranquil

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