In the Xhosa tradition boys are usually considered heirs to their father and their birth brings so much joy and happiness to their parents.

Most common xhosa names. You can put together popular names for each sex or go with a theme of rhyming alliteration or simply starting with the same letter. Sanele is a Zulu baby boy name meaning we are satisfied or we have enough. It is a unisexual name and suits a boy too.

The name Anathi means they are with us. The ABCs of Xhosa names. Here are some common South African last names.

For a child that gives you so much joy giving him a modern and befitting name is certainly worth it. The Xhosa as well Zulu languages have 3 distincts clicks X C and Q but Xhosas use more clicks than Zulus in their everyday conversations. Nkosiyabo meaning the king is usually given by parents believing that their children will excel.

Other provinces had other ideas of what constitutes a good baby name. If you fall into the second category here are 5 common Xhosa names you should consider. The most common South African surnames come from Nguni clans which consist of the Zulu Xhosa and Ndebele clans.

Common Themes in Names with Xhosa Origins This word cloud was created using some of the most common words used in the meanings of names with Xhosa origins. Y Yandiswa female make more Yekile male stop Yonela female enough. A popular surname in Southern Africa.

Statistics South Africa Enzokuhle was the most popular baby name for both boys and girls in South Africa again last year. My name Noxolo means peace in Xhosa. People who like the name Xhosa also like.