Xhosa
names are used by the Xhosa people of South Africa.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
AKAHLULWA m Xhosa (Modern)This name is derived from the song Akahlulwa lutho uuJesu. Mostly popularity in the Xhisa nation. But this name is also understood Zulu which means Jesus is undefeated.
APHELELE m XhosaMeaning “they are perfect” or “they are complete” in Xhosa. Often given to the last child in Xhosa families.
AXHOBA m XhosaThe meaning of this name is, they are armed.
GUGU f XhosaMeans "our pride" in Xhosa. A famous bearer is actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
LIYEMA f XhosaMeans "stability in the family" in Xhosa.
LUBABALO m XhosaThe meaning of this name is Grace, praising God, giving thanks for what you have.
LUBANZI m South African, XhosaMeans "upper layer, flat and clear surface" (usually directed or linked to the love parents have for the child).
MANDELA m & f XhosaSurname given in honour of
NELSON Mandela, South African revolutionary hero and statesman. His surname is one used by Thembu royalty.
NAMBITHA f XhosaTo Nambitha is to savour, to take a small bite out of one's food and chew it slowly to enjoy every bit of it. A girl who is named Nambitha is encouraged to savour life.
NGCONDEBUKU m & f Xhosa (Modern)Ngconde comes from the Xhosa clan names of Amakwayi. Amakwayi ,Ongconde, o Togu o Tshiwo.Buku is the surname of Michael who belong to Amakwayi o Ngcondentshaba From Kingwilliamstown, Eastern Cape,South Africa.His home village is Ndevana near Zwelitsha,Phakamisa and Ilitha Township.
NKOSI m XhosaMeans "king; lord; ruler; god" in Xhosa.
ROLIHLAHLA m Xhosa, AfricanisiXhosa for 'pulling the branch of a tree', colloquially 'troublemaker'. This was the given name of Nelson Mandela (Rolihlahla Mandela) and is now typically attributed to him as a middle name.
SILINDILE f & m Xhosa, Zuluit means we are waiting for the baby's arrival and for success in the baby's life.
VUYOKAZI f XhosaFemale variant of Vuyo. The prefix "kazi" could be taken to show femininity or greatness in size. In the latter case, Vuyokaz would mean "great joy" instead of just the female version of Vuyo.