Much like the clan system of Scotland each Xhosa person can trace their family history back to a specific male ancestor or stock.

Long xhosa names. A rain of blessings. Uju - means honey. Common Xhosa Names For Girls.

Nocawe Born on Sunday. Xhosa South Africa. Or mlilo to mean fire.

Thandiwe African F Affectionate Xhosa South Africa. God didnt make a sin by giving me himher. Nomble African F Beauty Xhosa South Africa.

Meaning whats your clans names cause you see for elders thats not enough about knowing someone especially for Xhosas Ngunis Zulus and South Sothos. The Xhosa nation is made up of tribes and clans. Thandiwe African M Beloved Zulu South Africa.

If you fall into the second category here are 5 common Xhosa names you should consider. Sibakabaka - mis-spelt should be sibhakabhaka. Iyana imvula nentsikelelo zayo.

Gugulethu - Our pride. The name Anathi means they are with us. The other three are AmaNdebele AmaSwazi and AmaZulu.