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Baby names xhosa. Akahlulwa m Xhosa Modern This name is derived from the song Akahlulwa lutho uuJesu. But this name is also understood Zulu which means Jesus is undefeated. Means they have increased in Zulu Xhosa and Ndebele.

Ayanda m f Southern African Zulu Xhosa Ndebele Means they are increasing in Zulu Xhosa and Ndebele. Z Zakhele male build Zamekile male attempted Zamikhaya male trying to make a home Zamile male attempted Zaminkosi male trying the lord. These were the top 10 baby names for boys and girls in every province in South Africa last year.

Enzokuhle was the most popular baby name for both boys and girls in South Africa again last year. Signifies the way the family feels about the child. Denotes the parents expectations towards the child.

Modern Xhosa Names For Girls 1. Mostly popularity in the Xhisa nation. Mentioning the clan name of someone you want to thank is the highest form respect and it is considered polite to enquire after someones clan name when you meet.

Xhosa is written using a Latin alphabet and is the southernmost branch of the Nguni languages which also include Swati and Zulu. Xhosa Given Name Male Female Both English Meaning Xolani male calm down Xolile male forgiven Xolisa male apologise. But it topped the charts only in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.

Yibanathi is both Xhosa and Zulu name meaning be with us This name conveys a tomboy coolness but were sure it will age nicely into Dear Yibanathi. Baby Names and Meanings. Other provinces had other ideas of what constitutes a good baby name.