This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Southern African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Sicalo m SwaziA famous bearer is Sicalo Dlamini (1987-) son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.
Simdingile m & f Xhosa, ZuluPossibly means "we need this", derived from Xhosa and Zulu
dinga meaning "to need, to require".
Simphiwe m & f ZuluMeaning "we have been given him/her" in Zulu.
Solomzi m XhosaMeans "eye of the home" in Xhosa, figuratively "guardian of the family".
Tadisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be
Tadisisa.
Tadisisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal and with much abundance", from the verb 'kudisisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely and with great abundance". A shorter form of the name may be
Tadisa.
Takashinga m ShonaMeaning "we are resilient"; it derives from the verb
kushinga.
Tamani f & m ChewaMeans "praise" or "to God be the glory" in Chewa.
Tanaka m & f ShonaMeans "we are good, we are blessed" in Shona.
Tangu f & m TumbukaMeans "first", usually given to the firstborn of twins.
Tarirai m & f ShonaMeaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include
Onai and
Ringai.
Tavaziva m ShonaTavaziva means "We know them".
This name is given in a feuding situation to say we know who the enemy is.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Thayi m & f TswanaDecendants of the Nyambane speaking people in Mozambique and descendants of Tswana speaking people in Botswana met in South Africa in the early 1800. The great Nyanale from Mozambique "Nambane" came to South Africa to work in mines.
Tinaye m ShonaTinaye means "We have got him or her". Former Manicaland Provincial Governor Tinaye Chigudu is one well known bearer of this name.
Tirhani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tirha meaning "work".
Tirivanhu m ShonaMeans "We are people".
This name says do not look down upon us or take us for granted, we are human like you Tirivashe m & f ShonaMeans "We belong to the Lord". #This is a Christian name for believers declaring their loyalty to God".
Tizirai m ShonaMeans "Run to".
This refers to running to take refuge in.
Tlangelani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tlangela meaning "celebrate".
Todini m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we do?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is lost regarding what to do in their circumstances Toendepi m ShonaMeans "Where shall we go". #This name is given where a family has grievances against their neighbours and desire to move away".
Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Torevei m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we say?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is a lost for words regards the situation they are in Tsakani f & m South African, TsongaThe meaning is "to be happy". It was popularized by Tsakani Mhinga. She was a South African singer who died in 2006.... [
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Tshilidzi f & m VendaPossibly means "Grace". A notable bearer is Tshilidzi Marwala, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg.
Ulwazi m ZuluDerived from Zulu
ulwazi meaning "knowledge".
Unako m & f XhosaMeans "ability" or "you can" in Xhosa.
Unkulunkulu m Zulu, African MythologyMeans "the old, old one" or "ancestor" in Zulu. This was the name of a mythic first ancestor in early Zulu mythology, who appeared, or was created from, breaking reeds. It may have also been used to denote any significant ancestor... [
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Upenyu m ShonaUpenyu means "life".
This may be given by a parent meditating over the circumstances of life. Usaza m NsengaMeaning youthful or childhood. A person who looks much younger than his age
Uusiku m OvamboMeans "night" in Ovambo. This name is traditionally given to children born during the night.
Uys m AfrikaansTransferred use of the surname
Uys. The Uys family played a significant role in South African history during the nineteenth century and made distinguished contributions to South African culture, politics and sports during the course of the twentieth.
Uzuru m & f ShonaMeaning “a higher place; sky; paradise; heaven”.
Varaidzo m ShonaVaraidzo means "One who keeps company".
This is given to acknowledge your child as one with whom you keep company. It is common to give this name to a child born in your later years.
Vushemadzoro m ShonaThe name comes from Shona tribes in which KingShip was prevalent. This name was usually given to the chosen next bearer of the throne. The name means the Kingship turnover, i.e. the practice of succeeding a leader... [
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Vuyo m XhosaMeans "happiness, joy" in Xhosa. Sometimes used as a short form of names beginning with
Vuyo-.
Xola m & f XhosaMeans "be at peace" or "to forgive" in Xhosa.
Xolo m & f XhosaPossibly related to Xhosa
uxolo "peace, pardon", itself from
-xola "to be calm, at peace, happy; to forgive".
Yeuko f & m ShonaMeaning "remembrance", it derives from the verb
kuyeuka.
Zethu f & m Xhosa, ZuluMeans "ours" or "belongs to us" in both Xhosa and Zulu within the Nguni language group. Notable South African name bearers include actor Zethu Dlomo and orchestral musician Zethu Mashika.
Zivanai f & m Shona"Know each other". Meant for relatives to keep in touch.
Zondai f & m Shona"You may hate me." A situational name where a family is telling it's enemies you may hate me all you want.
Zororo f & m ShonaRest. "May be speaking of a time of rest or peacefulness experienced by family around time of child's birth".
Zviyo m & f ShonaIt is the plural of
Chiyo. It means "grains". This is a name that symbolizes the smallness of grains which when planted and in their own season and time, grow and are harvested for multitudes and nations... [
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