It is a unisexual name and suits a boy too.

Long xhosa names. The AmaXhosa settled in the Eastern Cape and over time spread to the Western Cape. The name Anathi means they are with us. Tandie - should be thandi short for thandekile to mean loved one.

Or mlilo to mean fire. With the arrival of the baby being considered a blessing it takes many considerations for the parents to align the childs identity with their aspirations expectations as well as feelings. Xhosa people ˈ k ɔː s ə ˈ k oʊ s ə.

Melisizwe nations leader. All the Xhosa baby names have a special meaning attached to them. One who watches over the home.

Common Xhosa Names For Girls. A home has been built. Old name New name Area Feature.

He AmaXhosa are one of four nations known as Nguni that are found in South Africa. Charlize f Southern African Afrikaans Feminine form of Charles using the popular Afrikaans name suffix ize. Much like the clan system of Scotland each Xhosa person can trace their family history back to a specific male ancestor or stock.

If you fall into the second category here are 5 common Xhosa names you should consider. Iyana imvula nentsikelelo zayo. From Xhosa and Ndebele buhle beautiful handsome from the root hle.