Xhosa girl names.
364 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
01Abongile“They have praised and given thanks”→︎02Akhona“There is someone here; a cherished reminder of a child’s presence in the family”→︎03Alungile“All is well; things are in a good state”→︎04Amahle“Beautiful things or beautiful people”→︎05Amamkele“They have welcomed or accepted her.”→︎06Amandla“Strength and power”→︎07Anathi“They are with us—a beautiful celebration of family togetherness”→︎08Andile“They have grown and prospered”→︎09Andiswa“She has been increased or blessed with growth”→︎10Anele“The family feels complete; there is enough joy and blessing.”→︎11Aphelele“Complete; perfected; whole.”→︎12Aphiwe“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”→︎13Asanda“They have increased; a sign of growth and abundance”→︎14Asemahle“They are beautiful; beauty has come”→︎15Asiphe“Let us give.”→︎16Asisipho“We are a gift.”→︎17Asive“Let us listen and understand”→︎18Athabile“They are joyful and content.”→︎19Avela“One who has appeared or come forth”→︎20Avulekile“It is open; it has been opened.”→︎21Avumile“One who has willingly agreed or accepted”→︎22Avuyile“Has rejoiced; is joyful.”→︎23Ayanda“The family is growing and its blessings are increasing.”→︎24Azwile“One who has been heard; a child whose arrival is received as an answer”→︎25Babalwa“Grace and blessing”→︎26Bambanani“May this child help bring people together and strengthen the family.”→︎27Bandile“They have increased and prospered”→︎28Banele“A child who completes the family and brings a feeling of fullness.”→︎29Bathandwa“Loved and cherished”→︎30Beliswa“beautiful one; beautified one”→︎31Bongeka“be grateful; give thanks”→︎32Bongekile“has given thanks; is thankful”→︎33Bongile“has given thanks; is thankful”→︎34Bongiwe“A child who is gratefully received and praised”→︎35Buhle“Beauty and loveliness”→︎36Bukelwa“Welcomed and received with joy”→︎37Bulelwa“One for whom thanks are given”→︎38Bumnandi“A delightful child who makes life sweeter”→︎39Busisiwe“Blessed and watched over with love”→︎40Buyile“The one who has returned, bringing joy back home”→︎41Buyiswa“A precious child welcomed after loss, symbolising the return of hope and life to the family.”→︎42Cebile“wealthy; prosperous”→︎43Cebisa“One who advises or guides others”→︎44Cetyiswa“be advised; be counselled”→︎45Chuma“Wealth and treasured abundance”→︎46Chumile“She has prospered and flourished”→︎47Chwayita“be cheerful; smile; be bright”→︎48Cikizwa“A cherished little girl”→︎49Cingeka“be considered; be thought of”→︎50Dalisile“She has brought happiness and delight”→︎51Duduzile“Has been comforted; comforted.”→︎52Dumisa“Praise and honour”→︎53Dumisile“Has praised; has given praise.”→︎54Dunyiswa“Be praised; one who is praised.”→︎55Enhle“Beautiful and lovely”→︎56Esethu“Ours; belonging to us and warmly embraced by the family”→︎57Esihle“The beautiful one; something beautiful”→︎58Esona“The greatest one; the best”→︎59Fezeka“Be fulfilled; be complete; succeed.”→︎60Feziwe“Accomplished; brought to completion”→︎61Fikelephi“Where has she arrived?; where did she arrive?”→︎62Fikile“Has arrived.”→︎63Fikiswa“Has been brought; has been caused to arrive.”→︎64Fumanekile“Has been found.”→︎65Fumile“Prosperous; has become wealthy.”→︎66Fumisa“One who makes prosper; one who brings prosperity.”→︎67Fundile“One who has learned; educated.”→︎68Fundiswa“Has been taught; has been educated.”→︎69Funeka“A much-needed and cherished child”→︎70Fuzile“A child who brings a sense of achievement and fulfilment”→︎71Gcinile“A treasured child carefully kept and protected”→︎72Gciniswa“Has been kept; has been protected or preserved.”→︎73Gcinwa“Be kept; be protected or preserved.”→︎74Gcobisa“One who brings happiness and joy”→︎75Gugulethu“Our pride and joy”→︎76Hlengiwe“Redeemed or saved”→︎77Hlonela“One who honors others and is honored in return”→︎78Hlonelwa“A daughter worthy of respect and honor”→︎79Hloniphile“Respectful, dignified, and honorable”→︎80Hlumelo“Growth and flourishing”→︎81Hlumisa“One who causes growth and flourishing”→︎82Impumelelo“Success, prosperity, and a life of achievement”→︎83Intsikelelo“A blessing and a treasured gift to the family”→︎84Isimilo“Good character and disposition”→︎85Jola“To court, date, or be in a romantic relationship.”→︎86Khanya“A radiant person who brings light to others”→︎87Khanyisa“Light up; bring light”→︎88Khanyisile“She has brought light”→︎89Khayakazi“Girl/woman of the home.”→︎90Khethiwe“The chosen one.”→︎91Kholeka“One who is trusted and believed in”→︎92Kholiswa“Be pleased/satisfied; one who is made happy or satisfied.”→︎93Khulani“Grow; may you grow.”→︎94Khulile“Has grown and flourished”→︎95Khuliswa“Be raised/nurtured.”→︎96Khululekani“Be free; be liberated.”→︎97Khululekile“Freedom, openness and a life unburdened”→︎98Khululiwe“She has been set free”→︎99Khululwa“Be freed; be released.”→︎100Khunjulwa“Is remembered; will be remembered.”→︎101Khuthala“Be diligent; work hard.”→︎102Khwezi“A guiding star and a bright new beginning”→︎103Kuhle“Beautiful; good; goodness.”→︎104Kwanda“Increase; growth; becoming greater.”→︎105Landiswa“She has been increased; she has been enlarged or multiplied.”→︎106Lihle“Joyful; happy”→︎107Lindelwa“The long-awaited child”→︎108Lindiwe“The long-awaited one”→︎109Lindokuhle“Wait for goodness/the good.”→︎110Litha“Light that brightens the world”→︎111Liyabona“It sees; it will see.”→︎112Liyanda“It is growing; it is increasing.”→︎113Liyema“It is standing; it stands firm.”→︎114Londiwe“She who has been cared for, guarded, or looked after.”→︎115Lonwabo“A child whose arrival fills the family with happiness.”→︎116Loyiso“Victory and triumph”→︎117Lukhanyo“Light; a bright path into the future”→︎118Lukholo“Faith and trust; a child who brings confidence and hope”→︎119Lulama“Peaceful, calm and gentle”→︎120Lulamile“One who has found peace”→︎121Lungelo“What is right; justice”→︎122Lungile“Good, well behaved, and upright”→︎123Lungiswa“She has been put right or prepared”→︎124Lusanda“Growing and flourishing”→︎125Lusapho“Family; one who is cherished as part of the family”→︎126Luthando“Love and affection”→︎127Luyanda“It is growing; it is increasing.”→︎128Luyolo“Joy and happiness”→︎129Lwandile“The family has grown through the arrival of this child.”→︎130Lwandle“The freedom, depth, and beauty of the ocean”→︎131Makhosazana“Princesses or young women of chiefly dignity”→︎132Mamkeli“One who receives; a recipient.”→︎133Mandisa“Pleasant, sweet-natured and kind”→︎134Mangaliso“A miracle child whose arrival brings wonder and renewed hope.”→︎135Masakhane“Let us build together; let us build one another.”→︎136Masande“Let us increase; let us multiply.”→︎137Masibambane“Let us hold onto one another; let us unite/stick together.”→︎138Masincedane“A name celebrating mutual care, cooperation, and community.”→︎139Masixole“Let us forgive.”→︎140Mawande“A hopeful blessing that the family, love and prosperity will continue to grow.”→︎141Mawethu“Ours; our one.”→︎142Mbalenhle“Beautiful flower.”→︎143Mbali“A flower; a beautiful blossom”→︎144Mihlali“Joys; one who brings happiness”→︎145Mihle“Beautiful; lovely.”→︎146Namhla“Today.”→︎147Nandi“Sweet one; pleasant one.”→︎148Nandipha“A child who gives the family great happiness”→︎149Ncedile“The one who has helped us”→︎150Ncedisa“Help; assistance; one who helps.”→︎151Nkosazana“Princess and a woman of royal bearing”→︎152Nobandile“She has increased; growth or increase.”→︎153Nobandla“Mother of the community/people; mother of the assembly.”→︎154Nobantu“Mother of the people”→︎155Nobanzi“Mother of broadness, expansiveness, or abundance.”→︎156Nobesuthu“Mother of the Sotho; associated with Basotho/Sotho identity.”→︎157Nobomi“Life and renewed hope for the family”→︎158Nobuhle“A daughter associated with beauty and loveliness”→︎159Nobukhosi“Mother of royalty; mother of kingship.”→︎160Nobulumko“Mother of wisdom; wisdom and insight.”→︎161Nobuntu“A woman of dignity, kindness, and noble character”→︎162Nofezile“She has accomplished; she has fulfilled.”→︎163Nofikile“She has arrived.”→︎164Nofoto“Mother of Foto”→︎165Nofundile“She has learned; she is educated.”→︎166Nokhanya“Mother of light.”→︎167Nokhwezi“Mother of the morning star.”→︎168Nokubonga“The mother of thanksgiving; a life received with gratitude”→︎169Nokulunga“Mother of goodness; goodness and virtue.”→︎170Nokuthula“Mother of peace.”→︎171Nokuzola“A peaceful presence in the home and family”→︎172Nokwanda“The mother of growth and increase”→︎173Nokwazi“Mother of knowledge.”→︎174Nolitha“Mother of light”→︎175Noloyiso“A life marked by victory”→︎176Nolufefe“Mother of grace”→︎177Noluntu“Mother of the community; mother of humanity/people”→︎178Nolusapho“Mother of the family”→︎179Nolusindiso“Mother of salvation”→︎180Noluthando“A beloved daughter and a source of love”→︎181Noluvuyo“A daughter who fills the family with joy”→︎182Nolwandle“Mother of the sea”→︎183Nolwazi“A woman of knowledge; one who has wisdom”→︎184Nomakhaya“Mother of the home; mother of homes/homesteads”→︎185Nomakhosi“Mother of chiefs/kings”→︎186Nomakhwezi“Mother of the stars”→︎187Nomalanga“Mother of the sun; mother of the day”→︎188Nomalizo“Mother of completion; one who brings matters to fulfilment”→︎189Nomandla“A daughter of strength, power, and authority”→︎190Nomathamsanqa“Mother of good fortune and blessings”→︎191Nomavuyo“Mother of joy; one who brings happiness”→︎192Nomawethu“Our mother”→︎193Nombeko“Mother of respect”→︎194Nombulelo“A woman of gratitude and thanksgiving”→︎195Nomfanele“Mother of what is fitting and right”→︎196Nomfanelo“Mother of responsibility, duty, or obligation”→︎197Nomfundo“Mother of education/learning”→︎198Nomhle“Mother of beauty”→︎199Nomonde“Patient, calm and gentle”→︎200Nompumelelo“A daughter who comes with success and achievement”→︎201Nomsa“Kind-hearted, gentle and caring”→︎202Nomthandazo“Mother of prayer”→︎203Nomusa“A gracious, kind-hearted woman”→︎204Nomveliso“Mother of production; mother of productivity”→︎205Nomvula“Rain arriving as a welcome blessing”→︎206Nomvuyo“Mother of joy; a daughter who brings happiness to her family”→︎207Nomzamo“Mother of effort/striving”→︎208Nonceba“Mother of mercy/compassion”→︎209Noncedo“A source of help and strength within the family”→︎210Nondumiso“Mother of praise”→︎211Nondwe“Mother of the night”→︎212Nongqawuse“A distinguished traditional Xhosa name borne by the historical prophetess Nongqawuse”→︎213Nonkqubela“A woman of progress and forward movement”→︎214Nonkululeko“A woman associated with freedom and liberation”→︎215Nontando“A beloved child who embodies love”→︎216Nontetha“One who speaks; associated with speech or speaking.”→︎217Nontle“Mother of beauty; beautiful one”→︎218Nontobeko“A child of humility and gentleness”→︎219Nontokozo“A joyful one”→︎220Nontombi“Girl; daughter”→︎221Nontsikelelo“A blessing welcomed into the family”→︎222Nontsizi“Compassion, pity, or mercy.”→︎223Nontuthuzelo“A source of comfort and reassurance”→︎224Nonzwakazi“A beautiful and radiant woman”→︎225Nopasika“An Easter child, associated with renewal and new life”→︎226Nophumelele“She has succeeded; successful.”→︎227Nosicelo“One associated with a request or earnest appeal”→︎228Nosindiso“Mother of salvation and deliverance”→︎229Nosipho“A precious gift”→︎230Nosisa“Kindness, compassion, mercy, or help.”→︎231Nosiseko“A strong foundation for the family”→︎232Nosiviwe“We have been heard; heard by us/us being heard.”→︎233Nosizwe“Nation; mother of the nation/community.”→︎234Nothando“A loving and dearly cherished child”→︎235Nothemba“Mother of hope”→︎236Nothembu“Associated with the Thembu people/clan; literally “mother of Thembu.””→︎237Noxolo“A peaceful and gentle presence”→︎238Noyisile“She has conquered; a triumphant woman”→︎239Noyolo“Joyful; one who brings happiness”→︎240Nozuko“A child surrounded by honour and glory”→︎241Nqabisile“She is protected; sheltered or kept safe.”→︎242Nqobile“Victorious; one who has overcome”→︎243Ntando“Love; will, desire, or intention.”→︎244Ntombenhle“Beautiful girl; a daughter whose beauty is celebrated”→︎245Ntombifuthi“Girl again; another daughter.”→︎246Ntombikayise“A cherished daughter especially dear to her father”→︎247Ntombikhaya“The daughter of the home”→︎248Ntombizodwa“The only girl/daughter.”→︎249Ntombizuko“Girl of glory; a daughter who brings honour and brightness”→︎250Ntsikelelo“A child welcomed as a blessing and a sign of grace.”→︎251Nwabisa“She brings happiness and brightens people's lives”→︎252Nyameka“May she be trustworthy and worthy of confidence”→︎253Nyaniso“Truth and sincerity”→︎254Olwethu“Ours—a tender name expressing belonging and family unity”→︎255Ongezwa“Added to the family; welcomed as an addition”→︎256Onwabile“Happy, contented and full of joy”→︎257Phakamile“Risen and lifted up; destined to rise”→︎258Phakamisa“Lift up or raise high”→︎259Phila“May this child live fully, healthily and joyfully”→︎260Phindile“A name associated with a child who arrives after a long absence, disappointment or the loss of an earlier child.”→︎261Phumelela“May you succeed and prosper”→︎262Phumla“Rest and peace”→︎263Phumzile“She has rested; peace has come”→︎264Qamisa“Cause to appear, emerge, or become evident; bring out.”→︎265Qaqamba“Shine brightly; bring light and promise”→︎266Qaqambile“The one who has shone brightly”→︎267Qhama“Be connected or closely related; a connection/association.”→︎268Qhamisa“Cause people or things to connect; bring together or make closely associated.”→︎269Qinisile“Steadfast and persevering”→︎270Qonda“One with understanding and integrity”→︎271Qondiswa“One who has been guided.”→︎272Sakhile“We have built our future through strength and perseverance”→︎273Samkelo“A child whose birth is celebrated with acceptance, welcome and gratitude.”→︎274Sandile“We have increased and prospered”→︎275Sanele“Our family is complete”→︎276Sanelisiwe“We have been satisfied and blessed”→︎277Sebenzile“Has worked; worked.”→︎278Sibabalwe“We are blessed by this child”→︎279Sibongile“We are grateful”→︎280Sibulele“We are grateful; we give thanks.”→︎281Simamkele“A child joyfully received and embraced by the family.”→︎282Simphiwe“A warmly cherished child regarded as a gift to the family.”→︎283Sindiswa“She has been saved or delivered”→︎284Sinethemba“We have hope”→︎285Sinovuyo“We have joy because of this child”→︎286Siphesihle“A beautiful gift”→︎287Siphokazi“A great and precious gift”→︎288Siphumelele“We have overcome and succeeded”→︎289Sisipho“Our gift from God”→︎290Sisonke“Togetherness, family unity and belonging”→︎291Sithembile“We have faith and trust”→︎292Sive“We hear; we have heard, depending on context.”→︎293Sivuyile“We are joyful because this child is here”→︎294Siyabulela“We give thanks”→︎295Siyakhula“We are growing.”→︎296Siyamthanda“We love this child deeply—a joyful declaration of family affection”→︎297Siyanda“The family is growing, and the child is welcomed as an additional blessing.”→︎298Siyasanga“We embrace.”→︎299Siyavuya“We are happy and celebrating”→︎300Siyazama“We are trying/striving.”→︎301Sizakele“We have built/established ourselves.”→︎302Sizwe“A child who belongs to and strengthens the nation”→︎303Sonwabile“We are happy/joyful.”→︎304Thandazile“Has prayed; prayed.”→︎305Thandeka“Lovable, dear and treasured”→︎306Thandile“One who has been loved”→︎307Thando“Love and tenderness”→︎308Thandolwethu“Our shared love and precious bond”→︎309Thembakazi“A feminine name built on themba, meaning hope or trust.”→︎310Thembeka“Faithful and steadfast”→︎311Thembekile“Faithful and trustworthy”→︎312Thembisa“Promise; to promise, or make hopeful.”→︎313Thobeka“Humble and respectful”→︎314Thobekile“Humble, obedient, and respectful”→︎315Thobile“Humble; has become humble/submissive.”→︎316Thokozile“Has rejoiced; is joyful.”→︎317Thozama“Be humble/gentle; humility.”→︎318Thozamile“Associated with being humble, gentle, or calm.”→︎319Thulani“Be quiet; be calm.”→︎320Thulile“Quiet; calm.”→︎321Thulisile“Has become quiet/calm.”→︎322Thuliswa“Has been quietened, calmed, or comforted.”→︎323Ukholo“Faith”→︎324Umonde“Patience”→︎325Unathi“A beloved child who is with us and part of the family”→︎326Vatiswa“Meaning not reliably established; do not publish the supplied welcome-and-remembrance gloss.”→︎327Vukile“One who rises again and keeps moving forward”→︎328Vumile“Has agreed; has accepted or consented.”→︎329Vuyelwa“One over whom people rejoice”→︎330Vuyiseka“Become happy; be delighted.”→︎331Vuyisile“This child has brought us joy”→︎332Vuyiswa“A child over whom the family rejoices”→︎333Vuyo“Joy; a child who brings happiness”→︎334Vuyokazi“A greatly joyful child; precious happiness”→︎335Vuyolwethu“Our joy; the happiness belonging to all of us”→︎336Wamkelekile“You are welcome here—a warm affirmation of belonging at home”→︎337Xolile“At peace and reconciled”→︎338Xolisa“To make peace or reconcile”→︎339Xolisile“Peaceful and reconciled”→︎340Yamkela“Welcome and receive this child with love”→︎341Yandisa“One who increases and makes things grow”→︎342Yanelile“Is satisfied; is content; is sufficient.”→︎343Yibanathi“Be with us, as in a prayer of faith”→︎344Yolisa“She brings happiness to those around her”→︎345Yoliswa“A child who brings happiness and delight”→︎346Yonwaba“Be happy; a blessing of happiness for the family”→︎347Zandile“The family has increased with the birth of this much-welcomed child.”→︎348Zandiswa“A daughter whose arrival has enlarged the family’s happiness and blessings.”→︎349Zanele“They are enough; they are sufficient.”→︎350Zimasa“To stand firm; one who has stood firm.”→︎351Zimile“She has stood firm / has taken a stand.”→︎352Zimisele“Determined and resolute”→︎353Zimkhitha“Adorn yourselves; adorned/beautiful.”→︎354Zinathi“They are with us.”→︎355Zinikele“Dedicated; devoted.”→︎356Zintle“Beautiful things and a beautiful life”→︎357Zizipho“Gifts.”→︎358Zodwa“The only one; alone.”→︎359Zola“Calm-hearted, peaceful and gentle in spirit”→︎360Zoleka“Be calm; be at peace; settle down.”→︎361Zolile“Calm-hearted and gentle”→︎362Zukiswa“She has been glorified / honoured.”→︎363Zwelakhe“Belonging to one's country”→︎364Zwelibanzi“A broad and generous world”→︎