Clans are groups of families with different surnames but sharing one clan name.

Xhosa names and their meanings in english. Movie over Sadie and Maggie. Nomalanga African F Sunny Zulu South Africa. The choice of name reveals a great deal about the feelings of the community the general circumstances of life for the relevant family at the point of birth the attitudes of the community members toward many issues and the relationship between the name recipient and name giver.

Here are some Xhosa names for girls and their meanings that you can consider the next time you are blessed with a baby girl. 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. Xhosa Given Name Male Female Both English Meaning Xolani male calm down Xolile male forgiven Xolisa male apologise.

Fundiswa smart sensible educated. Xhosa South Africa. The name Aphiwe means they are given.

According to 2 people from South Africa the name Uyinene is of Xhosa origin and means God is true. The time is now ripe for Thadie a Zulu baby girl name meaning loved one. Lulama - Someone who is kind and sweet Straight.

Phila f m Southern African Xhosa Zulu English Means live or get well in Nguni languages. Themba African F Trusted. The name Cebisa means one who can give advice.

Nkosazana African F Princess Xhosa South Africa. Khanyiswa lights up. The name Xhosa is primarily a female name of African origin that means South African Tribe.