South African Baby Names
| M/F | S . African Baby Names | South African Names With Meanings | Origin |
| F | Aizivaishe | God knew | Shona |
| M/F | Akani | to build | Xitsonga |
| M/F | Alu | be prosperous | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Aluwanip | be prosperous | Tshivenda |
| M | Amose | burdened; troubled | Basotho |
| M/F | Amukelani | acceptance | Xitsonga |
| F | Anashe | with God | Shona |
| F | Anatswanashe | perfected by God | Shona |
| F | Anesu | is with us | Shona |
| F | Anesuishe | God with us | Shona |
| F | Anodiwa | the loved one | Shona |
| F | Anokosha | he is important | Shona |
| M/F | Athiambiwied | should not be talked about | Tshivenda |
| F | Atidaishe | God has loved us | Shona |
| M/F | Avhadali | cannot be satisfied | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Avhapfani | they do not get along | Tshivenda |
| F | Awande | may love; kindness grow | Ndebele |
| F | Ayanda | we are having more girls | Ndebele |
| M | Ayanda | the family is growing | Zulu |
| F | Ayibongwe | may God be thanked | Ndebele |
| M/F | Azwihangwisi | it is unforgettable | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Azwimmbavhi | I am not bothered | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Azwinaki | brings shame to the family | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Azwinndini | I am not bothered | Tshivenda |
| M | Bambanani | unite | Ndebele |
| M | Bandile | the family is growing | Zulu |
| M | Banele | boys are enough | Ndebele |
| F | Basetsana | ladies | Basotho |
| M | Bezile | first of twins; the have come | Xhosa |
| M | Bheka | watch; take care of | Ndebele |
| M | Bhekithemba | look after hope | Ndebele |
| M | Bhekizizwe | look after the nations | Ndebele |
| F | Bokang | praise or rejoice | Basotho |
| F | Bongani | we are grateful | Ndebele |
| M | Bongani | be thankful | Zulu |
| F | Bongile | thanks | Ndebele |
| F | Bophelo | life | Basotho |
| F | Boreng | where the enemy lies | Basotho |
| F | Botle | beauty | Basotho |
| F | Buang | speak; chat | Basotho |
| M | Butholezwe | warrior of the nation | Ndebele |
| F | Buyisiwe | blessed | Zulu |
| F | Cebile | rich | Ndebele |
| M | Cebisile | have guided | Ndebele |
| M/F | Dali | cannot be satisfied | Tshivenda |
| M | Daniele | God is my judge | Basotho |
| M | Danisa | make sad | Ndebele |
| M | Danisani | make sad | Ndebele |
| F | Dikeledi | tears | Basotho |
| F | Dikgang | arguments | Basotho |
| M | Dikotsi | accidents | Basotho |
| M | Dingani | what are you looking for? | Ndebele |
| F | Dintle | beauty | Basotho |
| F | Dipalesa | flowers | Basotho |
| F | Dova | morning dew | Shona |
| M/F | Dowe | get used to it | Tshivenda |
| M/F | dowelani | get used to it | Tshivenda |
| M | Dzingai | chase away | Shona |
| F | Edzai | try | Shona |
| M | Esaia | God is my salvation | Basotho |
| F | Farai | rejoice | Shona |
| F | Farirai | find joy | Shona |
| F | Felleng | beyond the end; exposed | Basotho |
| M/F | Fhulufhuwani | forget it! | Tshivenda |
| F | Fikile | she has arrived | Ndebele |
| M | Filemone | kiss; lover’s kiss | Basotho |
| M/F | Funi | love one another | Tshivenda |
| F | Gugu | precious | Zulu |
| M/F | Hangwani | has forgotten | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Hulisani | give respect to | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Humbe | ask | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Humbelani | ask | Tshivenda |
| M | Jakobo | substitute | Basotho |
| M | Jeremia | God will uplift | Basotho |
| M | Jeso | God is my salvation | Basotho |
| M | Josefa | God will add | Basotho |
| M | Kabelo | inheritance; given | Basotho |
| F | Kagiso | peace | Setswana |
| F | Katleho | success | Basotho |
| M | Katleho | success | Basotho |
| M | Kealeboga | thank you | Setswana |
| F | Keneuwe | I’ve been given | Basotho |
| M | Kerefese | English Griffiths | Basotho |
| F | Keromang | one who was sent | Basotho |
| M/F | Khathu | forgiveness | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Khathutshelo | forgiveness | Tshivenda |
| F | Khauhelo | compassion; pity | Basotho |
| M/F | Khumbu | remind me | Tshivenda |
| M | Khuthala | second of twins; be diligent | Xhosa |
| F | Koketso | addition | Sepedi |
| M | Kutloisiso | understanding | Basotho |
| F | Kutloisiso | understanding | Basotho |
| M | Kutlwano | mutual understanding | Basotho |
| M | Kwanele | it is enough | Zulu |
| F | Langalibalele | born during a drought | Xhosa |
| M | Leabua | you speak courteously | Basotho |
| F | Lebohang | be thankful | Basotho |
| M | Lebona | the one who sees | Basotho |
| M | Lefa | inheritance | Basotho |
| M | Lemohang | take cognizance | Basotho |
| M | Lenka | taker | Basotho |
| M | Lentswe | voice | Basotho |
| F | Lerato | love | Basotho |
| M | Lereko | abundance; merciful | Basotho |
| M | Lesebo | gift from the ancestors | Basotho |
| M | Letsie | chieftain; leader of the tribe | Basotho |
| M | Letsoalo | fear; apprehension | Basotho |
| M | Letswalo | fear; apprehension | Basotho |
| F | Likengkeng | tears | Basotho |
| F | Likhang | arguments | Basotho |
| F | Likhapa | tears | Basotho |
| M/F | Lindelani | be patient; wait | Tshivenda |
| F | Lindidwe | waited for | Zulu |
| F | Lineo | gifts; talents | Basotho |
| F | Litšehoana | little laughter | Basotho |
| F | Litsoanelo | suitable things | Basotho |
| M/F | Livhu | thankful; grateful | Tshivenda |
| F | Lulama | meek; soft-spoken | Xhosa |
| M/F | Lutendo | faith | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Luvhengo | hatred | Tshivenda |
| M | Mahlubandile | the clan has increased | Xhosa |
| F | Majobo | mother of job | Basotho |
| M | Makalo | bewilderment | Basotho |
| F | Maletsatsi | daylight; sunshine | Basotho |
| M | Mamello | perseverance | Basotho |
| F | Mamello | perseverance | Basotho |
| M | Mareka | warlike; martial | Basotho |
| F | Maria | sea of bitterness | Basotho |
| F | Mariha | winter; cold season | Basotho |
| M/F | Masingita | miracles | Xitsonga |
| F | Masoabi | shame | Basotho |
| M | Masopha | chieftain; leader of the tribe | Basotho |
| F | Matshediso | consolation | Basotho |
| M | Mattheu | gift of God | Basotho |
| F | Mbali | flower | Zulu |
| F | Mmaabo | their mother | Setswana |
| F | Mmalefu | mother of death; illness | Basotho |
| F | Mmalesotho | mother of Lesotho | Basotho |
| F | Mncedisi | helper | Xhosa |
| M | Moshe | saved from the water | Basotho |
| M | Moeketsi | multiplier; proliferate | Basotho |
| F | Mohau | pity; mercy | Basotho |
| M | Mohlomi | wisest of leaders | Basotho |
| F | Moipone | self-admirer | Basotho |
| M | Molahlehi | the lost one | Basotho |
| M | Molapo | stream; river | Basotho |
| M | Molatodi | one who denies everything | Basotho |
| F | Moratuoa | darling | Basotho |
| F | Moratuwa | darling | Basotho |
| M | Moreri | preacher | Setswana |
| M | Mosemodi | boy from the legends | Basotho |
| M | Mosemotsane | boy from the legends; twin | Basotho |
| M | Moshanyana | boy | Basotho |
| M | Mosiuoa | abandoned one | Basotho |
| M | Mothusi | helper | Setswana |
| M | Motlalentwa | brings war; fighter | Basotho |
| M/F | Mpfareleli | forgive me | Tshivenda |
| M | Mphafane | praises God | Basotho |
| M/F | Mphedziseni | finish me off | Tshivenda |
| M | Msizi | helper | Zulu |
| F | Mthobeli | the obedient one | Xhosa |
| M/F | Muambiwa | is talked about | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Mutshutshudzi | encourages bad behavior | Tshivenda |
| M | Muzikayise | builds his father’s house | Zulu |
| M | Mzwamadoda | family where men dominate | Xhosa |
| F | Nana | baby; infant | Basotho |
| F | Nandi | sweet | Zulu |
| M | Nathi | God is with us | Zulu |
| M/F | Ndiyafhi | where do I go? | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Nduvho | praise | Tshivenda |
| F | Neo | gift; talent | Basotho |
| F | Nkhetheleng | choose for me | Basotho |
| M/F | Nkhumbudzeni | remind me | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Nkhumbuleni | remember me | Tshivenda |
| F | Nkosiphendule | the Lord has answered | Xhosa |
| M | Nkosiphendule | God has answered | Zulu |
| M | Nku | sheep | Basotho |
| M/F | Nnyadzeni | disrespectful | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Nnyawedzeni | recover after suffering | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Nnyaweleni | recover after suffering | Tshivenda |
| F | Nofoto | like her grandmother | Xhosa |
| F | Nokresimesi | born on Christmas day | Xhosa |
| F | Nokwayiyo | it is also a girl | Xhosa |
| F | Nomathyhifilili | ugly and unappetizing | Xhosa |
| F | Nombulelo | gratitude | Xhosa |
| F | Nomfazwe | born during a war | Xhosa |
| F | Nomsa | caring one; faithful | Zulu |
| F | Nomthandazo | prayer | Xhosa |
| F | Nomusa | grace and kindness | Zulu |
| F | Nonkululeko | freedom | Zulu |
| F | Nontasasa | born in the early morning | Xhosa |
| F | Nontshaba | mother of enemies | Xhosa |
| F | Nosopholo | born at supper time | Xhosa |
| F | Nothembi | faith; hope | Zulu |
| F | Notumato | beautiful at birth | Xhosa |
| F | Nthati | one to love me | Basotho |
| F | Nthatisi | historical female name | Basotho |
| M | Nthofeela | thing | Basotho |
| F | Ntombentsha | new girl | Xhosa |
| F | Ntombifikile | the girl has arrived | Xhosa |
| F | Ntombifuthi | another girl | Zulu |
| M/F | Ntsako | happy | Xitsonga |
| F | Ntsebo | whispers; rumors | Basotho |
| M/F | Ntshengedzeni | torture me | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Ntsumi | angel | Xitsonga |
| F | Ntswaki | only sister among brothers | Basotho |
| M/F | Nṱungufhadzeni | makes me sad; hurts me | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Nyeleti | star | Xitsonga |
| M | Oagile | firmly built household | Basotho |
| F | Oarona | ours | Basotho |
| F | Palesa | flower | Basotho |
| M | Paolosi | little one | Basotho |
| M | Paseka | born on Easter | Basotho |
| M | Phahamo | eminence | Basotho |
| M/F | Phathu | blessings | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Phaṱhutshedzo | blessings | Tshivenda |
| M | Phetoho | change | Basotho |
| M | Phila | I’m in good health | Zulu |
| M | Philani | we are in good health | Zulu |
| M | Polo | alligator | Basotho |
| M | Poloko | safety | Basotho |
| F | Pont’so | exhibition; revelation | Basotho |
| M | Qhonqholotsane | traditional name | Basotho |
| M | Qukeza | first of twins; be diligent | Xhosa |
| M/F | Rabe | prayer | Tshivenda |
| F | Ratu | love of mine | Basotho |
| F | Reabetsoe | we have been provided for | Basotho |
| F | Reabetswe | we have been provided for | Basotho |
| M | Refiloe | we have been given | Basotho |
| F | Refiloe | we have been given | Basotho |
| M | Refilwe | we have been given | Basotho |
| M/F | Rendi | give praise | Tshivenda |
| F | Reneilwe | given | Setswana |
| M | Rethabile | we are happy | Basotho |
| M/F | Rotshidzwa | we have been saved | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Rudzani | console the suffering | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Rudzi | console the suffering | Tshivenda |
| M | Sandile | increased our family | Zulu |
| M | Sanele | satisfied; we have enough | Zulu |
| M | S’bu | blessing | Zulu |
| M | Sehlolo | disaster | Basotho |
| M/F | Sei | they are not amused | Tshivenda |
| M | Sekgolokhane | wanderer | Basotho |
| M | Setjhaba | nation | Basotho |
| M/F | Shandu | change | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Shandukani | change | Tshivenda |
| M | Sibusiso | blessing | Zulu |
| M | Sifiso | what we wished for | Zulu |
| M | Sihle | beautiful feeling | Zulu |
| F | Sinethemba | we have hope | Zulu |
| M | Siphelele | we are complete | Zulu |
| F | Siphephelo | refuge | Zulu |
| F | Sizani | you all help | Zulu |
| M | Sizwe | nation | Zulu |
| F | Slindile | we are waiting | Zulu |
| M/F | Taki | be happy | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Tanga | accept me | Tshivenda |
| M | Tau | lion | Basotho |
| M | Teboho | gratitude | Basotho |
| M | Tefo | payment; reward | Basotho |
| M/F | Tendani | believe | Tshivenda |
| F | Thabisa | bring joy | Zulu |
| F | Thabisco | gladness | Sepedi |
| M | Thabiso | joy-bringer | Basotho |
| M | Thando | love | Zulu |
| F | Thanduxolo | lover of peace | Xhosa |
| M/F | Thanyani | be careful | Tshivenda |
| M | Thebe | shield | Basotho |
| M | Themba | trust; hope | Zulu |
| F | Thembeka | to be reliable | Xhosa |
| M | Thilivhali | does not forget | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Thina | I have no body | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Thinawanga | I have no body | Tshivenda |
| M | Thuso | help | Basotho |
| M | Thuto | lesson | Basotho |
| F | Thuto | lesson | Basotho |
| F | Tlhokomelo | being careful | Basotho |
| M | Tlholo | victory | Basotho |
| M | Tlotliso | honor | Basotho |
| M | Tsebo | knowledge | Basotho |
| M | T’sehla | yellow man; lion’s cub | Basotho |
| M | Tsela | path | Basotho |
| M/F | Tshanduko | change | Tshivenda |
| M | Tshawe | from the Nomatshawe clan | Xhosa |
| M | Tshediso | consolation | Basotho |
| F | Tshepo | hope | Basotho |
| M/F | Tshiananeo | a tale; a story | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Tshidino | bothers or annoys | Tshivenda |
| M/F | Tshinyalani | damaged; cursed | Tshivenda |
| M | Tsie | locust | Basotho |
| M | Tsietsi | predicament; dilemma | Basotho |
| M | Tumisang | give praise | Basotho |
| M/F | Tungu | makes me sad; hurts me | Tshivenda |
| M | Unathi | he is with us | Zulu |
| F | Vuyo | happiness | Xhosa |
| M | Wandile | you are extra | Zulu |
| M | Wushe | from the Nomawushe clan | Xhosa |
| M | Zifihlephi | where can you hide? | Xhosa |
| F | Zinhle | beautiful child | Zulu |
| M | Zithembe | trust yourself | Zulu |