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EnglishAaronMeaning uncertain, possibly 'high mountain' or 'exalted'; in the Bible the brother of Moses — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansAartShort form of Arnold, eagle power.BoyEnglishAbel'Breath' or 'vapour'; the second son of Adam and Eve — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishAbigail'My father is joy' — of Hebrew origin.GirlXhosaAbongileThankfulness.UnisexAfrikaansAbrahamFather of a multitude.BoyEnglishAda'Noble', from a short form of Germanic names beginning with 'adal' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishAdam'Man' or 'earth'; the first man in the Bible — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishAddison'Son of Adam' — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishAdele'Noble' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishAdeline'Noble', a diminutive of Adele — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansAdriaanFrom Adria.BoyEnglishAdrian'From Hadria', a town in northern Italy — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishAdrianaFeminine form of Adrian, 'from Hadria' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAidan'Little fire', a diminutive of Aodh — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishAileenA form of Eileen, ultimately from Helen, 'torch' or 'light' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishAimee'Beloved' — of Latin origin.GirlTsongaAkaniBuild; build together. An imperative from the verb aka (to build); a wish to build a strong family.BoyTswanaAkanyangThink about it.UnisexXhosaAkhonaPresent, here.UnisexEnglishAlanMeaning uncertain, possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishAlanaFeminine form of Alan — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishAlbert'Noble' and 'bright' — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansAlbertusNoble and bright.BoyEnglishAlecShort form of Alexander, 'defending men' — of Greek origin.BoyAfrikaansAlettaTruth.GirlEnglishAlexaShort form of Alexandra, 'defending men' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishAlexander'Defending men' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishAlexandraFeminine form of Alexander, 'defending men' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishAlexis'Helper' or 'defender' — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishAlfred'Elf counsel' — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishAlice'Noble', derived from Adelaide — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishAliciaLatinised form of Alice, 'noble' — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansAlidaNoble.GirlEnglishAlisonA medieval diminutive of Alice, 'noble' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishAlistairScottish form of Alexander, 'defending men' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishAllanVariant of Alan, possibly 'little rock' or 'handsome' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishAllisonVariant of Alison, a diminutive of Alice, 'noble' — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansAltusHigh, exalted.BoyVendaAluwaniGrow up; be prosperous.UnisexXhosaAlwandeLet love grow.BoyEnglishAlyssaFrom the flower alyssum, also associated with Greek 'without madness' — of Greek origin.GirlZuluAmahleThe beautiful ones.UnisexEnglishAmanda'Lovable, fit to be loved' — of Latin origin.GirlNdebeleAmandlenkosiStrength of the king.UnisexEnglishAmara'Eternal' or 'unfading' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishAmberFrom the English word for the fossilised resin or jewel — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAmelia'Work', from the Germanic element 'amal' meaning industriousness — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishAmir'Treetop' or 'flourishing'; also 'prince, commander' in Arabic — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaAmogelangWelcome, accept, receive.UnisexSothoAmohelangReceive.UnisexEnglishAmos'Carried' or 'borne' — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansAmpieDiminutive of Abraham, father of multitudes.BoyTsongaAmukelaniAccept; receive; welcome. An imperative from -amukela (to accept or receive).UnisexEnglishAmy'Beloved' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAnastasia'Resurrection' — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaAnathiThey are with us.UnisexZuluAndileThey have increased; the family has grown.UnisexXhosaAndisiweIncreased, extended.GirlXhosaAndiswaIncrease.GirlEnglishAndreForm of Andrew, 'manly' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishAndreaFeminine form of Andrew, 'manly' — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansAndreasManly, brave.BoyEnglishAndrew'Manly' or 'masculine' — of Greek origin.BoyAfrikaansAndriesManly, brave; from Andrew.BoyAfrikaansAndréMan.BoyZuluAneleEnough; we are complete.UnisexEnglishAngela'Messenger' or 'angel' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishAngelica'Angelic' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAngus'One strength' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishAnikaDiminutive of Anna, 'grace, favour' — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishAnitaDiminutive of Ana (Anne), 'grace, favour' — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansAnkeDiminutive of Anna, grace, favour.GirlEnglishAnn'Grace, favour', form of Hannah — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansAnnaGrace.GirlAfrikaansAnna-MarieGrace combined with beloved.GirlEnglishAnnabelMeaning uncertain, possibly a form of Amabel ('lovable') — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAnne'Grace, favour', form of Hannah — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansAnnekeGrace.GirlAfrikaansAnnelieGrace; favour.GirlEnglishAnnetteFrench diminutive of Anne, 'grace, favour' — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansAnrieGrace; from Anna.GirlEnglishAnthonyFrom the Roman family name Antonius, meaning uncertain — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansAntjeDiminutive of Anna, grace, favour.GirlAfrikaansAntoinettePraiseworthy; from Antonia.GirlAfrikaansAntonPraiseworthy.BoyVendaAnzaTo increase, add more.GirlXhosaAphiweGiven to us — a gift.UnisexEnglishAprilFrom the name of the month, possibly from Latin 'aperire' meaning 'to open' — of Latin origin.GirlSothoArabangReply.GirlEnglishArabellaMeaning uncertain, possibly from Annabel or Latin 'orabilis' ('yielding to prayer') — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishArcher'Bowman' — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishArchibald'Genuine' and 'bold' — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishArchieDiminutive of Archibald, 'genuine, bold' — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansArendEagle.BoyEnglishAriel'Lion of God' — of Hebrew origin.UnisexAfrikaansArinaDark one; from Adriana.GirlEnglishArnold'Eagle power' — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishArthurMeaning uncertain, possibly 'bear' from Celtic 'artos' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishAsa'Healer' or 'physician' — of Hebrew origin.BoyXhosaAsandaStill increasing.UnisexXhosaAsandeLet it increase.UnisexXhosaAsemahleThey are beautiful.GirlEnglishAshley'Ash tree clearing' — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishAshton'Ash tree town' — of Old English origin.UnisexTswanaAtangIncrease, multiply.UnisexTswanaAtarelangReceive with cupped hands.UnisexXhosaAthandwaLoved.GirlEnglishAthenaFrom the Greek goddess of wisdom; meaning uncertain — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaAthenkosiThanks to God.UnisexEnglishAubrey'Elf ruler' — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishAudrey'Noble strength' — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishAugust'Great, venerable' — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishAugustineDiminutive of Augustus, 'great, venerable' — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishAugustus'Great, venerable' — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishAurora'Dawn' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAustinMedieval contracted form of Augustine, 'great, venerable' — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishAutumnFrom the English word for the season — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishAvaMeaning uncertain, possibly a short form of Germanic names beginning with 'avi', or a form of Eve — of Germanic origin.GirlXhosaAvelaHe appears; comes forth.BoyEnglishAvery'Elf ruler', a form of Alfred or Aubrey — of Old English origin.UnisexVendaAvhatendiThey do not believe.UnisexXhosaAviweOne who has been heard.UnisexSwatiAwandeMay love grow.GirlXhosaAyabongaThey are thankful.UnisexXhosaAyakhaThey build.UnisexZuluAyandaThey increase — the family is growing.UnisexSwatiAyibongiweMay God be thanked.GirlZuluAyizeLet it happen, let it come.UnisexVendaAzwianewiSomething that cannot be told.UnisexVendaAzwihangwisiIt is unforgettable.UnisexXhosaBabalwaGraced, blessed.GirlEnglishBabetteMy God is an oath (diminutive of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew origin.GirlTswanaBabolokiOur savior.BoyTswanaBabusiLeaders, leadership.BoyZuluBafanaBoys, young men.BoyEnglishBaileyBailiff or steward — of Old English origin.UnisexTswanaBakangPraise.UnisexZuluBandileThey have increased.BoyZuluBaneleThey are enough; we are complete.UnisexZuluBangizweFighting for the land.BoyTswanaBapakiThose who give testimony.BoyEnglishBarbaraForeign woman, stranger — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansBarendBrave as a bear.BoyEnglishBarnabasSon of consolation — of Aramaic origin.BoyEnglishBarnabySon of consolation (form of Barnabas) — of Aramaic origin.BoyEnglishBarrettBear strength; or quarrelsome — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBarrySpear; or fair-haired — of Celtic origin.BoyAfrikaansBarthoShort form of Bartholomeus, son of Talmai.BoyEnglishBartholomewSon of Talmai (son of furrows) — of Aramaic origin.BoyTswanaBarulaganyeThey are in order.UnisexTswanaBarutiTeacher, educator.BoyTsongaBasambiluPure-hearted; clean of heart. From basa (pure) and mbilu (heart).GirlTsongaBasaniBe pure; be clean. From -basa (to be clean, white or pure).GirlEnglishBasilKingly, royal — of Greek origin.BoyXhosaBathandwaBeloved.UnisexTswanaBathusiHelpers.UnisexEnglishBeatriceBringer of happiness, blessed — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishBeatrixBringer of happiness, blessed — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansBeatrysShe who brings happiness.GirlEnglishBeauHandsome, beautiful — of French origin.BoyEnglishBeccaTo bind (diminutive of Rebecca) — of Hebrew origin.GirlNdebeleBekezelaBe patient.GirlEnglishBelindaMeaning uncertain; possibly bright serpent — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishBellaBeautiful — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishBelleBeautiful — of French origin.GirlEnglishBenSon (diminutive of Benjamin) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishBenedictBlessed — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishBenjaminSon of the right hand — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishBennettBlessed (medieval form of Benedict) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishBernadetteBrave as a bear (feminine of Bernard) — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansBernardBrave as a bear.BoyEnglishBerniceBringer of victory — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishBertBright (diminutive of Albert, Bertram) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBerthaBright, famous — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishBertramBright raven — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBerylBeryl (the gemstone) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishBethMy God is an oath (diminutive of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishBethanyHouse of figs (biblical place name) — of Aramaic origin.GirlEnglishBetsyMy God is an oath (diminutive of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansBettieGod is my oath; from Elisabeth.GirlEnglishBettyMy God is an oath (diminutive of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishBeverleyBeaver stream — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishBeverlyBeaver stream — of Old English origin.UnisexZuluBhekaBehold, look.BoyZuluBhekaniLook.BoySwatiBhekiWatcher, one who looks after.BoyZuluBhekifaLook after the inheritance.BoyXhosaBhekinkosiLook up to the Lord.BoyZuluBhekisisaBe careful, cautious.BoyZuluBhekithembaLook for hope.BoyZuluBhekizizweLook after the nations.BoyZuluBhekumbusoLook after the kingdom.BoyZuluBhekumuziLook after the household.BoyXhosaBhutanaLittle brother.BoyEnglishBiancaWhite — of Italian origin.GirlEnglishBillResolute protection (diminutive of William) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBillieResolute protection (diminutive of William) — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishBillyResolute protection (diminutive of William) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBlairPlain, field — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishBlakeBlack, dark; or pale — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishBlancheWhite, fair — of French origin.GirlEnglishBlessingBlessing — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishBlytheCheerful, carefree — of Old English origin.UnisexTswanaBoammaruriTruth.BoyEnglishBobBright fame (diminutive of Robert) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBobbyBright fame (diminutive of Robert) — of Germanic origin.UnisexTswanaBogosiKingdom.BoySothoBohlaleWisdom.BoyTswanaBoikaegoSomeone to lean on, dependable.BoyTswanaBoikanyoTrustworthy, dependence.UnisexTswanaBoiketloTo relax.GirlTswanaBoipeloJoy, pride.UnisexTswanaBoipusoIndependence.UnisexTswanaBoitshepoHoly.GirlSothoBoitumeloJoy; gladness.UnisexSothoBokamosoFuture.UnisexSothoBokangRejoice, praise.UnisexXhosaBonaniSee.BoyXhosaBonelwaSeen for.GirlSwatiBongaThank, praise.UnisexZuluBonganiGive thanks; be grateful.BoyXhosaBongekaWorthy of thanks.GirlXhosaBongikhayaThank the home.BoyZuluBonginkosiThank the Lord.BoySwatiBongiweAppreciated.GirlXhosaBoniswaShown.GirlEnglishBonitaPretty — of Spanish origin.GirlEnglishBonniePretty, fine — of Scots origin.GirlSothoBonoloEase.GirlSothoBontleBeauty; beautiful.GirlSothoBothoHumanity, kindness.UnisexTswanaBotsheloLife.UnisexEnglishBoydYellow, fair-haired — of Celtic origin.BoyAfrikaansBraamFather of a multitude.BoyEnglishBradBroad clearing (diminutive of Bradley) — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishBradleyBroad clearing or wood — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansBramShort form of Abraham, father of multitudes.BoyEnglishBrandonBroom-covered hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishBrandyFrom the drink brandy — of Dutch origin.GirlEnglishBraxtonBrock's town — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishBraydenDescendant of Bradan (salmon) — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBrendaSword — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishBrendanPrince — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBrentHill, high place; or burnt — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishBrettA Breton, native of Brittany — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBrianHigh, noble — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBrianaHigh, noble (feminine of Brian) — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishBridgetExalted one — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishBrigitteExalted one (form of Bridget) — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishBrittanyFrom Brittany (region of France) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishBrockBadger — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishBrodyDitch, muddy place (Scottish place name) — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishBrookeSmall stream — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishBrooklynFrom the place name Brooklyn (broken land) — of Dutch origin.GirlEnglishBruceFrom a Norman place name — of French origin.BoyEnglishBrunoBrown — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishBryanHigh, noble (variant of Brian) — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBryceMeaning uncertain; from the saint's name Bricius — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishBryonyFrom the climbing plant bryony — of Greek origin.GirlSothoBuangSpeak, chat.GirlEnglishBuddyFriend — of English origin.BoyZuluBuhleBeauty and kindness.GirlXhosaBukelwaBe admired.GirlXhosaBulelaniBe thankful.BoyAfrikaansBurgerCitizen, townsman.BoyEnglishBurtBright (diminutive of Burton, Bertram) — of Germanic origin.BoyZuluBusisiweShe who is blessed.GirlSwatiBusiswaBlessed.GirlNdebeleButhoSoldier.BoySwatiBuyisileHas restored.GirlZuluBuyisiweReturned.BoyXhosaBuyiswaBe returned.GirlXhosaBuzweNationhood.BoyEnglishByronAt the cattle sheds — of Old English origin.BoyNdebeleCacileClear.GirlEnglishCadenMeaning uncertain, fighter or spirit of battle — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishCaitlinPure — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCalebPossibly "dog" or "faithful, devotion" — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishCallumDove — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishCalvinLittle bald one — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishCameronCrooked nose — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCamillaAttendant at a religious ceremony — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCamilleAttendant at a religious ceremony — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishCampbellCrooked mouth — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCandiceMeaning uncertain, title of Ethiopian queens — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCaraBeloved, dear — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansCarelFree man (form of Charles).BoyAfrikaansCarikeFeminine of Carel, free.GirlEnglishCarlFree man — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishCarlaFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansCarlienFree woman; from Charles.GirlEnglishCarlosFree man — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishCarmelGarden, orchard — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishCarmenGarden, orchard — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishCarolFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishCarolineFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishCarolynFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishCarsonSon of the marsh-dwellers — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCarterCart driver, transporter of goods — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishCaryFrom the river Cary — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCaseyVigilant, watchful — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCasparTreasurer — of Persian origin.BoyEnglishCassandraMeaning uncertain, possibly "shining upon man" — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCassidyDescendant of Caiside (curly-haired) — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishCatherinePure — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCatrionaPure — of Greek origin.GirlZuluCebileRich.GirlXhosaCebisaGive advice.GirlZuluCebisileAdviser.GirlXhosaCeboPlan.BoyEnglishCecilBlind — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansCecileBlind; from Cecilia.GirlEnglishCeciliaBlind — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCedricMeaning uncertain — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishCelesteHeavenly — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCeliaHeavenly — of Latin origin.GirlSwatiCelimpiloAsk for health, life.BoyZuluCeliweThe one we asked for.GirlZuluCelukuthulaAsk for peace.GirlEnglishChadBattle — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishChanelPipe, channel — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishCharityChristian love, charity — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansCharlFree man.BoyEnglishCharleneFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishCharlesFree man — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishCharlieFree man — of Germanic origin.UnisexAfrikaansCharlizeFree woman.GirlEnglishCharlotteFree woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishChaseHunter — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishChelseaChalk landing place — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishCherylMeaning uncertain, blend of Cherry and Beryl — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishChesterFortress, walled town — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishChloeGreen shoot, young plant — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishChristabelBeautiful Christian — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansChristelFollower of Christ.GirlAfrikaansChristiaanFollower of Christ.BoyEnglishChristianFollower of Christ — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansChristienFollower of Christ.GirlEnglishChristinaFollower of Christ — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishChristineFollower of Christ — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansChristoBearer of Christ (from Christiaan).BoyAfrikaansChristoffelBearing Christ.BoyEnglishChristopherBearing Christ — of Greek origin.BoyXhosaCikizwaPretty.GirlEnglishCindyFrom Mount Kynthos — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishClaireBright, clear, famous — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishClaraBright, clear, famous — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishClarenceFrom the place Clare — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishClarissaBright, clear, famous — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishClarkCleric, scholar — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishClaudiaLame — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishClaytonSettlement on clay land — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishClementMerciful, mild — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishCliffordFord by a cliff — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishCliftonSettlement by a cliff — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishClintSettlement on a hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishClintonSettlement on a hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishCliveCliff, slope — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansCobusShort form of Jacobus, supplanter.BoyXhosaCocekaCleanliness.GirlEnglishCodyHelpful, descendant of Cuidightheach — of Celtic origin.UnisexAfrikaansCoenieDiminutive of Coenraad, bold counsel.BoyAfrikaansCoenraadBold counsel.BoyXhosaCokisaSelective.GirlEnglishColbyCoal town, dark farmstead — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishColeCoal-black, swarthy — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishColettePeople of victory — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishColinYoung dog or people of victory — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishConnieConstant, steadfast — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishConnorLover of hounds — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishConorLover of hounds — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishConradBold counsel — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishConstanceConstant, steadfast — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCooperBarrel maker — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishCoraMaiden — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCoralCoral (the sea growth) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCordeliaMeaning uncertain, heart or daughter of the sea — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishCoreyFrom the hollow — of Celtic origin.UnisexAfrikaansCorneliaHorn.GirlAfrikaansCornelisHorn.BoyEnglishCorneliusHorn — of Latin origin.BoyZuluCothozaWalk carefully.BoyEnglishCourtneyShort nose, or from Courtenay — of Old French origin.UnisexEnglishCraigRock, crag — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishCristinaFollower of Christ — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishCrystalIce, clear crystal — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCurtisCourteous, refined — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishCynthiaFrom Mount Kynthos — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishCyrilLord, master — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishCyrusMeaning uncertain, possibly "young" — of Persian origin.BoyAfrikaansDaanShort form of Daniël, God is my judge.BoyEnglishDaisyDay's eye (the flower) — of Old English origin.GirlVendaDakaloHappiness; joy.UnisexEnglishDakotaFriend, ally (a Sioux tribal name) — of Native American origin.UnisexEnglishDaleValley — of Old English origin.UnisexAfrikaansDalenaMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlAfrikaansDaleneMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlZuluDalingceboFounder of wealth.BoyEnglishDallasMeadow dwelling; or from Dallas (place in Scotland) — of Scottish Gaelic origin.UnisexXhosaDalumziHome-maker.BoyXhosaDaluxoloCreator of peace.BoyEnglishDamianTo tame, subdue — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishDamonTo tame, subdue — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishDaneFrom Denmark; a Dane — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishDanicaMorning star — of Slavic origin.GirlAfrikaansDanieGod is my judge.BoyEnglishDanielGod is my judge — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishDanielaGod is my judge — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDaniellaGod is my judge — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDanielleGod is my judge — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansDaniëlGod is my judge.BoyEnglishDaphneLaurel, bay tree — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDarcyFrom Arcy (a place in France) — of Old French origin.UnisexEnglishDariusPossessing goodness — of Persian origin.BoyEnglishDarleneDarling — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishDarnellHidden nook — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishDarrellFrom Airelle (a place in France) — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishDarrenMeaning uncertain — of English origin.BoyEnglishDarrylFrom Airelle (a place in France) — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishDarylFrom Airelle (a place in France) — of Old French origin.UnisexEnglishDavidBeloved — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishDavinBeloved (variant of David) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishDavinaBeloved (feminine of David) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDavonMeaning uncertain — of English origin.BoyAfrikaansDawidBeloved.BoyAfrikaansDawieBeloved (from David).BoyEnglishDawnDaybreak, dawn — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishDaynaFrom Denmark (feminine of Dane) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishDeanValley; or church official — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishDeannaDivine; or valley — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishDeanneDivine; or valley — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishDeborahBee — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDebraBee (variant of Deborah) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDeclanMeaning uncertain (name of an Irish saint) — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishDeliaFrom Delos — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDelilahDelicate; or languishing — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluDeliweShe has been forsaken.GirlEnglishDelphineDolphin; or of Delphi — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDelroyOf the king — of Old French origin.BoyVendaDembeMiracle.UnisexEnglishDemiHalf; or earth-mother (from Demeter) — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaDenganaLittle fool.BoyEnglishDeniseFollower of Dionysos — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDennisFollower of Dionysos — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishDenzelFrom Denzell (a place in Cornwall) — of Cornish origin.BoyEnglishDerekRuler of the people — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishDesireeDesired, longed for — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishDesmondFrom South Munster — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishDestinyFate, destiny — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishDevinMeaning uncertain; possibly poet or bard — of Irish origin.UnisexEnglishDevonFrom Devon (English county) — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishDevynMeaning uncertain (variant of Devin) — of Irish origin.UnisexAfrikaansDewaldBold people, brave ruler.BoyEnglishDexterDyer; or right-handed, skilful — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishDiamondDiamond (the gemstone) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDianaDivine, heavenly — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishDianeDivine, heavenly — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishDianneDivine, heavenly — of Latin origin.GirlTswanaDikelediTears.UnisexTswanaDikeletsoWishes.GirlTswanaDikgakgamatsoMiracles.UnisexXhosaDilizaBreak down.BoyTswanaDimakatsoSurprises.GirlEnglishDinaJudged, vindicated — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishDinahJudged, vindicated — of Hebrew origin.GirlSothoDineoGifts.GirlZuluDinganeOne who is searching.BoyZuluDinganiWhat do you need.BoyXhosaDingikhayaOne with no home.BoyPediDintleBeautiful things; good things; conveying beauty.GirlEnglishDionShort form of Dionysius — of Greek origin.BoyTswanaDiponeLights.UnisexTswanaDipuoRumour, talk.GirlAfrikaansDirkPeople ruler.BoyAfrikaansDirkieRuler of the people.BoyTswanaDitebogoGratitudes.GirlTswanaDithapeloPrayers.UnisexTswanaDithebeShields.BoyTswanaDitiroActs, deeds.BoyTswanaDitshwaneloRights.UnisexEnglishDoloresSorrows — of Spanish origin.GirlEnglishDominicOf the Lord — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishDominiqueOf the Lord — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishDonaldWorld ruler — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishDonelleWorld ruler (feminine of Donald) — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishDonnaLady — of Italian origin.GirlEnglishDonnieWorld ruler (pet form of Donald) — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishDonovanDark, brown — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishDoraGift — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDoreenGift (elaboration of Dora) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDorianFrom Doris (region of Greece) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishDorisDorian woman (from a region of Greece) — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansDorotheaGift of God.GirlEnglishDorothyGift of God — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishDouglasDark river — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishDrakeDragon; or male duck — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishDrewManly (short form of Andrew) — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishDuaneDark, swarthy — of Irish origin.BoyXhosaDubulaTo shoot.BoyTswanaDuduetsangUlulations.GirlSwatiDuduziComforter.BoyZuluDuduzileConsoled, comforted.GirlEnglishDulcieSweet — of Latin origin.GirlZuluDumazileShe disappoints.GirlNdebeleDumiPraise (short form of Dumisani).BoyZuluDumileRenowned, famous.UnisexXhosaDumisaPraise.BoyZuluDumisaniPraise God.BoyZuluDumisileThey have praised.UnisexEnglishDuncanBrown warrior — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishDustinThor's stone — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishDwayneDark, swarthy — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishDwightFollower of Dionysos — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishDylanSon of the sea — of Welsh origin.BoyTsongaDyondzaniLearn. An imperative from the verb dyondza (to learn or study).BoyTsongaDzunaniPraise; be proud. An imperative from the verb dzuna (to praise).BoyTsongaDzunisaniPraise; give praise; glorify. An imperative from -dzunisa (to praise or glorify).UnisexEnglishEarlFrom the noble title meaning 'nobleman, warrior' — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEarleneFeminine form of Earl, 'nobleman' — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishEbenShort form of Ebenezer, 'stone of help' — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEbenezerStone of help — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEddieDiminutive of Edward or Edwin — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEdenPlace of pleasure, delight — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishEdgarWealthy spear — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEdieDiminutive of Edith, 'prosperous in war' — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishEdithProsperous in war — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishEdmondWealthy protector — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEdmundWealthy protector — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEdnaPleasure, delight — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansEduardWealthy guardian.BoyEnglishEdwardWealthy guardian — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEdwinWealthy friend — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEffieDiminutive of Euphemia, 'well-spoken' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishEileenAnglicized form of Eibhlin, related to Helen 'bright, shining' — of Celtic origin.GirlSwatiEkhayaAt home.BoyEnglishElaineForm of Helen, 'torch, bright' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishEldonElla's hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishEleanorMeaning uncertain, possibly 'the other Aenor' or related to 'bright' — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishEliAscended, high — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEliasGreek form of Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh' — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishElijahMy God is Yahweh — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansElisabethGod is my oath.GirlEnglishElizaShort form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishElizabethMy God is an oath — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansElizeConsecrated to God.GirlEnglishEllaAll, completely; or short form of names with 'el' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishEllenVariant of Helen, 'torch, bright' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishEllieDiminutive of Eleanor, Ella or Ellen — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishElliotDerived from Elijah/Elias, 'my God is Yahweh' — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishElliottDerived from Elijah/Elias, 'my God is Yahweh' — of Hebrew origin.UnisexAfrikaansElmarieBlend of Elma and Marie.GirlAfrikaansElnaBeloved; bright (form of Helena).GirlEnglishEloiseMeaning uncertain, possibly 'healthy, wide' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishElsaShort form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansElsabeGod is my oath (form of Elizabeth).GirlEnglishElsieShort form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishEmanuelGod is with us — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEmeryBrave, powerful — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishEmilRival, emulating — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishEmiliaRival, emulating — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishEmilyRival, emulating — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishEmmaWhole, universal — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishEmmanuelGod is with us — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansEmmerentiaDeserving, worthy.GirlEnglishEmmettFrom a diminutive of Emma, 'whole, universal' — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishEnaAnglicized form of Eithne, 'kernel, grain' — of Celtic origin.GirlAfrikaansEngelaAngel, messenger.GirlZuluEnzokuhleTo do good.UnisexEnglishEricEver-ruler, eternal ruler — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishEricaFeminine form of Eric, 'ever-ruler'; also the Latin word for heather — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishErikaFeminine form of Eric, 'ever-ruler' — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishErinFrom Eire, a poetic name for Ireland — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishErnestSerious, resolute, earnest — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishErnestineFeminine form of Ernest, 'serious, earnest' — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansEsiasAfrikaans form of Isaiah, salvation of the Lord.BoyXhosaEsihleBeautiful; good.UnisexEnglishEsmeEsteemed, loved — of Old French origin.UnisexAfrikaansEsméEsteemed, loved.GirlEnglishEstelleStar — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansEsterStar.GirlEnglishEstherStar; possibly linked to the goddess Ishtar — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansEstieStar.GirlEnglishEthanFirm, enduring, strong — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEthelNoble — of Old English origin.GirlAfrikaansEtienneCrown, garland; from Stephen.BoyEnglishEttaDiminutive ending of names like Henrietta — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishEubieDiminutive of Eubald/Eugene — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishEugeneWell-born, noble — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishEugeniaWell-born, noble — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishEuniceGood victory — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansEvaLife, living one.GirlEnglishEvanWelsh form of John, 'God is gracious' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishEvangelineGood news, gospel — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishEveLife, living — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishEvelynDerived from Aveline; meaning uncertain, possibly 'desired' — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishEverettBrave as a wild boar — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansEverhardBrave as a wild boar.BoyEnglishEverlyFrom the wild boar meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishEvieDiminutive of Eve or Evelyn, 'life' — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishEzekielGod strengthens — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishEzraHelp — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishFabianFrom Roman family name Fabius, 'bean' — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishFabienneFrench feminine of Fabian, 'bean grower' — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansFafFree man.BoyEnglishFaithFrom the English word 'faith', a virtue name meaning trust or belief — of English origin.GirlEnglishFallonLeader; from Irish surname Ó Fallamhain — of Celtic origin.UnisexAfrikaansFanieCrown, garland.BoyXhosaFaniswaResemblance.GirlAfrikaansFanusShort form of Stefanus, crown.BoyZuluFanyanaLittle boy.BoyEnglishFarahJoy, happiness — of Arabic origin.GirlEnglishFaronMeaning uncertain — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishFarrahPleasant, beautiful; from Middle English 'fair' — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishFaustinaFortunate, lucky; feminine of Faustinus — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFaustineFeminine of Faustus, 'fortunate, lucky' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFayFairy, from Middle English 'faie' — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishFayeFairy, from Middle English 'faie' — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishFaye-AnneCombination of Faye ('fairy') and Anne ('grace') — of English origin.GirlEnglishFeliciaLucky, fortunate; feminine of Felix — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFelicitasGood fortune, happiness — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFelicityHappiness, good fortune — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFelipeLover of horses; Spanish form of Philip — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishFelixHappy, fortunate, lucky — of Latin origin.BoyZuluFelokwakheDie for his own.BoyEnglishFenellaAnglicized form of Fionnuala, 'white shoulder' — of Celtic origin.GirlTswanaFenyangVictory, conqueror.BoyEnglishFerdinandBold journey or brave traveller — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishFergusMan of vigour, 'man strength' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFernFrom the English word for the plant 'fern' — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishFern-LeighCombination of Fern (plant) and Leigh ('meadow') — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishFerrisRock; from Irish form of Peter via surname — of Celtic origin.BoyXhosaFezekaFulfilled.GirlXhosaFezekileFulfilled, complemented.BoyXhosaFezileAccomplished.BoyVendaFhatuwaniBe careful, be aware.UnisexVendaFhulufhedzaniBe hopeful.UnisexVendaFhulufheloHope.UnisexEnglishFidelFaithful — of Latin origin.BoyZuluFikileArrived.UnisexEnglishFilippaLover of horses; feminine of Philip — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishFinlayFair-haired warrior, 'fair hero' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFinleyFair-haired warrior, 'fair hero' — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishFinnFair, white; from Irish 'Fionn' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFinneganFair, white; from Irish surname Ó Fionnagáin — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFinnianFair, white — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFionaDerived from Gaelic 'fionn' meaning 'fair, white' — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishFionnualaWhite shoulder — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishFletcherArrow-maker; occupational surname — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishFleurFlower — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishFloraFlower; Roman goddess of flowers and spring — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFlorenceFlourishing, prosperous — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFlorianFlowering, flourishing — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishFloydGrey, grey-haired; from Welsh 'llwyd' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFlynnSon of the red-haired one; from Irish 'Ó Floinn' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFordA river crossing; from the English word — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishForestOf the woods, woodland — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishForrestFrom the word 'forest', woodsman — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishFortuneFrom the Latin 'fortuna', luck or fate — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishFosterForester or one who keeps the forest; occupational surname — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishFoxFrom the English word for the animal 'fox' — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishFrancesFeminine form of Francis, 'Frenchman' or 'free one' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishFrancescaItalian feminine form of Francis, 'Frenchman' — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansFrancinaFeminine of Frans, free.GirlEnglishFrancisFrenchman; free one — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansFrancoisFree man (form of Francis).BoyEnglishFrankFrenchman; member of the Franks tribe; free — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishFrankieDiminutive of Frank/Frances/Francis — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishFranklinFree landholder — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansFransFrenchman, free.BoyAfrikaansFransinaFeminine of Frans, free.GirlEnglishFraserScottish clan name of uncertain origin — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishFreddieDiminutive of Frederick/Frederica, 'peaceful ruler' — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishFredericaFeminine of Frederick, 'peaceful ruler' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishFrederickPeaceful ruler — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansFrederikPeaceful ruler.BoyEnglishFreya'Lady'; Norse goddess of love and beauty — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishFriedaPeace; from Germanic 'fridu' — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansFrikkieDiminutive of Frederik, peaceful ruler.BoyEnglishFritzGerman diminutive of Frederick, 'peaceful ruler' — of Germanic origin.BoyTsongaFumaniBe wealthy; prosper; acquire. An imperative from -fuma (to be rich or prosper).UnisexZuluFunaniSearch, want.UnisexZuluFundaniLearn.BoyZuluFundiswaEducated.GirlXhosaFunekaNeeded.GirlXhosaFungileVowed.BoyEnglishFynnFair, white; variant of Finn — of Celtic origin.BoyZuluGabisileBlessing.GirlEnglishGabrielGod is my strength — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishGabriellaGod is my strength — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishGabrielleGod is my strength — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishGailMy father rejoices (short form of Abigail) — of Hebrew origin.GirlTswanaGaolatlheGod does not desert.UnisexTswanaGaolebaleGod does not forget.BoyTswanaGaoneOf God.UnisexEnglishGarethMeaning uncertain; a knight of Arthurian legend — of Welsh origin.BoyEnglishGarrettSpear-brave or spear-strength (from Gerard/Gerald) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGarrySpear (variant of Gary) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGarySpear — of Germanic origin.BoyZuluGatshaBranch.BoyTsongaGavazaOne who dresses elegantly; one who adorns herself.GirlEnglishGavinWhite hawk (form of Gawain) — of Welsh origin.BoyEnglishGayMerry, cheerful — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishGayleMy father rejoices (variant of Gail) — of Hebrew origin.GirlSwatiGcinaThe last-born, keep.UnisexSwatiGcinaphiMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlSwatiGcinileHas kept, the last one.GirlZuluGcinumuziKeeper of the house.BoyXhosaGcobaniBe joyful.BoyXhosaGcobisaExciting.GirlEnglishGemmaGem, precious stone — of Italian origin.GirlEnglishGeneWell-born, noble (short form of Eugene) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishGenevieveTribe woman (of disputed elements) — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishGeoffreyPeace (of disputed first element) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGeorgeFarmer, earth-worker — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishGeorgiaFarmer, earth-worker (feminine of George) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishGeorginaFarmer, earth-worker (feminine of George) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishGeraldRule of the spear — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGeraldineRule of the spear (feminine of Gerald) — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishGerardBrave with the spear — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansGerhardusBrave with the spear.BoyAfrikaansGerrieDiminutive of Gerhardus, brave with the spear.BoyAfrikaansGerritBrave with the spear.BoyAfrikaansGertBrave with the spear.BoyAfrikaansGertjieDiminutive of Gert, brave with spear.UnisexEnglishGertrudeSpear strength — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansGesinaFeminine of names with ger, spear.GirlAfrikaansGideonHewer, mighty warrior.BoyEnglishGilbertBright pledge — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGilesYoung goat, kid (from Greek Aigidios) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishGillianYouthful, downy (feminine of Julian) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishGinaShort form of names ending in -gina such as Regina or Georgina — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishGingerFrom the spice/red colour; also pet form of Virginia — of English origin.GirlEnglishGladysMeaning uncertain; possibly from Welsh Gwladus — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishGlenValley — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishGlendaClean and good — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishGlennValley — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishGlenysPure, holy, clean — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishGloriaGlory — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishGodfreyPeace of God — of Germanic origin.BoyTswanaGodiraoneIt is God who does all things.BoyTswanaGofaoneIt is God who gives.BoyTswanaGoitsemangWho knows?UnisexTswanaGoitsemodimoOnly God knows.BoyTswanaGoitseoneGod knows.UnisexEnglishGoldieGold — of English origin.GirlTswanaGomolemoHe or she has blessings.UnisexEnglishGordonGreat hill (from a Scottish surname/place name) — of Scottish origin.BoyTswanaGosegoLucky is he.UnisexXhosaGqibeloLast one.BoyEnglishGraceGrace, favour — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishGracieGrace, favour (pet form of Grace) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishGraemeGravelly homestead (variant of Graham) — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishGrahamGravelly homestead — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishGrantGreat, tall (from a surname) — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishGreerWatchful, vigilant (from Gregor) — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishGregWatchful, vigilant (short form of Gregory) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishGregoryWatchful, vigilant — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishGretaPearl (short form of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishGretchenPearl (German pet form of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansGrethaPearl; from Margaretha.GirlAfrikaansGrietPearl; from Margaretha.GirlEnglishGriffinStrong lord (from Welsh Gruffudd); also the mythical beast — of Welsh origin.BoyEnglishGriseldaGrey battle — of Germanic origin.GirlZuluGuguPrecious, treasure.GirlZuluGugulethuOur pride — the one we are proud of.UnisexSwatiGuquPrecious.GirlEnglishGusGreat, magnificent (short form of Augustus) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishGuyWood, or wide (of disputed origin) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishGwenWhite, fair, blessed — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishGwendolynWhite ring or blessed ring — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishGwynethHappiness, blessedness — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishHabakkukEmbrace — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishHadassahMyrtle tree — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishHadleyHeather meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHadrianFrom Hadria (a town); dark one — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishHaggaiFestive, festal — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishHaideeMeaning uncertain (possibly modest, well-behaved) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHaigDweller by the hedged enclosure — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHaileyFrom the hay meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHalbertBright stone, brilliant hero — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHalcyonKingfisher; calm, peaceful — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHaleyFrom the hay meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHalleFrom the hall, or hay meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHanaGrace, favour (variant of Hannah) — of Hebrew origin.GirlVendaHangwaniForget.UnisexEnglishHankHome ruler (pet form of Henry) — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansHanlieGrace combined with God's promise.GirlEnglishHannahGrace, favour — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansHannelieBlend of Hanne and Elisabeth.GirlAfrikaansHannesShort form of Johannes, God is gracious.BoyAfrikaansHansieGod is gracious.BoyTsongaHanyaniLive; live long. An imperative from the verb hanya (to live); a wish for long life.BoyEnglishHarleyHare meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHarlowArmy hill, rock hill — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHarmonyHarmony, concord — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHaroldArmy ruler — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHarperHarp player — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHarrietHome ruler (feminine of Henry) — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishHarrisonSon of Harry — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHarryHome ruler (pet form of Henry) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHarveyBattle worthy — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishHattieHome ruler (pet form of Harriet) — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishHavenPlace of safety, refuge — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHaydenHay valley, hedged valley — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHaydnHay valley, hedged valley — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHaydonHay hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHayleyFrom the hay meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHazelThe hazel tree — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHeathDweller on the heath — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHeatherThe heather plant — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHectorHolding fast, steadfast — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishHeidiOf noble kind (pet form of Adelheid) — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansHeinrichHome of the king.BoyEnglishHelenTorch, light, possibly bright one — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansHelenaBright, shining light.GirlEnglishHeleneTorch, light — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansHendrikRuler of the home.BoyAfrikaansHendrikaHome ruler.GirlAfrikaansHenkDiminutive of Hendrik, ruler of the home.BoyAfrikaansHenriettaFeminine of Hendrik, home ruler.GirlEnglishHenryHome ruler — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansHentieDiminutive of Hendrik/Hendrika, home ruler.UnisexEnglishHephzibahMy delight is in her — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishHerbertBright army — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHermanArmy man, soldier — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHermioneDerived from Hermes; messenger — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHerthaEarth — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishHerveyBattle worthy (variant of Harvey) — of Celtic origin.BoyAfrikaansHesterStar.GirlAfrikaansHettieDiminutive of Hester, star.GirlEnglishHettyStar, or home ruler (pet form of Hester or Henrietta) — of Persian origin.GirlEnglishHewittLittle Hugh — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHilaryCheerful, happy — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishHildaBattle — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishHildegardBattle enclosure — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishHillaryCheerful, happy — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishHiltonFrom the hill estate — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHiramExalted brother — of Hebrew origin.BoySwatiHlanhlaLuck.UnisexTsongaHlawulaniChoose. An imperative from -hlawula (to choose).UnisexTsongaHlawulekaBe chosen; be set apart; be distinguished. From -hlawula (to choose) with the neuter -eka.UnisexTsongaHlekaniLaugh. An imperative from ku hleka (to laugh), often carrying the sense that the hardship is over.UnisexTsongaHlenganiCollect; gather. An imperative from ku hlenga (to gather), with the sense of keeping the family together.UnisexZuluHlengiweRedeemed, rescued.GirlZuluHlobisileDecorative.GirlXhosaHlomelaInsert.BoySothoHlomphoRespect.UnisexZuluHloniphileRespectful.GirlTsongaHlulaniWin; conquer; be victorious. An imperative from ku hlula (to defeat or overcome).BoyXhosaHlumeloA sprout, new growth.BoyEnglishHollyThe holly tree — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHoneyHoney (term of endearment) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHonorHonour, esteem — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishHonoriaHonour, esteem — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishHonourHonour, esteem — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishHopeHope (the virtue) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishHoraceMeaning uncertain (Roman family name Horatius) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishHoratioMeaning uncertain (from Horatius) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishHosannaSave now (cry of praise) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishHoseaSalvation — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishHowardHeart protector, or high warden — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHubertBright heart, bright mind — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishHudsonSon of Hudde (Hugh) — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishHughHeart, mind, spirit — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansHugoMind, heart, spirit.BoyVendaHulisaniRespect.UnisexEnglishHumphreyPeaceful warrior — of Germanic origin.BoyPediHunadiA woman head of the family; matriarch; also glossed as she has been given. Often bestowed to honour a grandmother.GirlEnglishHunterOne who hunts — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishHyacinthThe hyacinth flower — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHyacinthaThe hyacinth flower — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishHyrumExalted brother (variant of Hiram) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishIanGod is gracious — of Hebrew (Scottish Gaelic form of John) origin.BoyEnglishIdaIndustrious one; labour — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishIdrisArdent lord; interpreter — of Welsh origin.BoyEnglishIgnatiusFiery; from 'ignis' (fire) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishIgorWarrior of the god Ing — of Old Norse (via Russian) origin.BoyEnglishIlanaTree — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansIlseGod is my oath; from Elisabeth.GirlEnglishImogenMaiden (likely from 'Innogen') — of Celtic origin.GirlAfrikaansInaShort form ending in -ina.GirlEnglishIndiaFrom the country name; the river Indus — of Greek (via the place name) origin.GirlEnglishIndigoFrom the deep blue dye/colour — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishIngridBeautiful, fair (of the god Ing) — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishIolaViolet — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishIonaFrom the Scottish island of Iona — of Scottish Gaelic origin.GirlTswanaIpelengBe happy.UnisexEnglishIrenePeace — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishIrisRainbow — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishIrmaWhole, universal — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishIrvinGreen water; fair — of Scottish Gaelic origin.BoyEnglishIrvingFrom the place Irving; green water — of Scottish Gaelic origin.BoyEnglishIsaacHe laughs — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishIsabelGod is my oath (form of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew (via Spanish) origin.GirlEnglishIsabellaGod is my oath (form of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew (via Italian) origin.GirlEnglishIsabelleGod is my oath (form of Elizabeth) — of Hebrew (via French) origin.GirlEnglishIsadoraGift of Isis — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishIsaiahYahweh is salvation — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishIslaFrom the Scottish island Islay; the river Isla — of Scottish Gaelic origin.GirlEnglishIsmaelGod will hear — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishIsraelHe struggles with God — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaItumelengBe happy; rejoice.UnisexEnglishIvanGod is gracious (form of John) — of Hebrew (via Russian) origin.BoyEnglishIvorBow warrior; yew-army — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishIvyFrom the ivy plant — of Old English origin.GirlAfrikaansIzakHe will laugh.BoyEnglishJabariMighty — of Arabic origin.BoyZuluJabulaniRejoice, be happy.BoyZuluJabulileShe is happy.GirlZuluJabulisileShe has brought joy.GirlEnglishJaceHealer (from Jason); the Lord is salvation — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishJacintaHyacinth — of Greek (via Spanish) origin.GirlEnglishJackGod is gracious (diminutive of John) — of Hebrew (via English) origin.BoyEnglishJacksonSon of Jack — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansJacoSupplanter.BoyEnglishJacobSupplanter; holder of the heel — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansJacobaFeminine of Jacob, supplanter.GirlAfrikaansJacobusSupplanter.BoyEnglishJacquelineSupplanter (feminine of Jacques/James) — of Hebrew (via French) origin.GirlEnglishJadeFrom the green gemstone jade — of Spanish origin.UnisexEnglishJadenGod has heard (variant of Jadon) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJagoSupplanter (Cornish form of James) — of Hebrew (via Cornish) origin.BoyEnglishJaimeSupplanter (form of James) — of Hebrew (via Spanish) origin.UnisexEnglishJakeSupplanter (diminutive of Jacob) — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansJakkieSupplanter.BoyAfrikaansJakobSupplanter.BoyAfrikaansJakobusSupplanter.BoyAfrikaansJakominaFeminine of Jacob, supplanter.GirlZuluJamaStand firm.BoyEnglishJamesSupplanter; holder of the heel — of Hebrew (via Latin Iacomus) origin.BoyEnglishJamieSupplanter (diminutive of James) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexAfrikaansJanGod is gracious (Dutch form of John).BoyAfrikaansJanaGod is gracious; feminine of Jan.GirlEnglishJaneGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJanetGod is gracious (diminutive of Jane) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJaniceGod is gracious (elaboration of Jane) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJanineGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew (via French) origin.GirlAfrikaansJanitaDiminutive of Jan, God is gracious.GirlAfrikaansJannieGod is gracious.UnisexAfrikaansJapieDiminutive of Jaap, supplanter.UnisexEnglishJaredDescent — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJasmineFrom the jasmine flower — of Persian origin.GirlEnglishJasonHealer; from 'iasthai' (to heal) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishJasperTreasurer; bringer of treasure — of Persian origin.BoyEnglishJayFrom the jay bird; also short for J-names — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishJaydenGod has heard (variant of Jadon) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJeanGod is gracious (form of John/Jane) — of Hebrew (via French) origin.UnisexEnglishJeanetteGod is gracious (diminutive of Jeanne) — of Hebrew (via French) origin.GirlEnglishJedFriend of God (short for Jedidiah) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJeffersonSon of Jeffrey — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishJeffreyPeace of the district/pledge — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishJemimaDove — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJennaWhite, fair (variant of Jenny/Jennifer) — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishJenniferWhite and smooth; fair one — of Welsh (Cornish form of Guinevere) origin.GirlEnglishJennyFair one (diminutive of Jennifer) — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishJeremiahYahweh will exalt — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJeremyYahweh will exalt (form of Jeremiah) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJeromeSacred name — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishJerryDiminutive of Jeremy/Gerald — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJesseGift; Yahweh exists — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJessicaGod beholds (likely from Iscah) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJessieDiminutive of Jessica/Janet — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJethroAbundance, excellence — of Hebrew origin.BoyXhosaJikelaGo around.BoyEnglishJillYouthful (diminutive of Gillian/Juliana) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishJimSupplanter (diminutive of James) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJoDiminutive of Joseph/Joanna/Josephine — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJoanGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJoannaGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJoanneGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJocelynFrom the Germanic tribe the Gauts — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishJodyDiminutive of Joseph/Judith — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJoeHe will add (diminutive of Joseph) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJoelYahweh is God — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJoeyDiminutive of Joseph/Joanna — of Hebrew origin.UnisexAfrikaansJohanGod is gracious.BoyAfrikaansJohandriBlend of Johan and Andri.GirlAfrikaansJohannaGod is gracious.GirlAfrikaansJohannesGod is gracious.BoyEnglishJohnGod is gracious — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJohnnyGod is gracious (diminutive of John) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJoleneElaboration of Jo / feminine of Joseph — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJonGod is gracious (variant of John) — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansJonaDove.BoyEnglishJonahDove — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJonasDove (form of Jonah) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJonathanYahweh has given — of Hebrew origin.BoyXhosaJongephiLooking where.BoyXhosaJongikhayaOne who watches over the home.BoyXhosaJongilangaWatching the sun.BoyXhosaJonginkosiWatching over the Lord.BoyAfrikaansJopieDiminutive of Joop or Johanna, God is gracious.UnisexEnglishJordanFlowing down (from the River Jordan) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJosephHe will add — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJosephineHe will add (feminine of Joseph) — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJoshYahweh is salvation (diminutive of Joshua) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJoshuaYahweh is salvation — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJosiahYahweh supports/heals — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansJosuaGod is salvation.BoyEnglishJoyJoy, delight — of Latin (via Old French) origin.GirlEnglishJoyceLord (from the saint's name Iudoc) — of Celtic (Breton) origin.GirlEnglishJuanGod is gracious (Spanish form of John) — of Hebrew (via Spanish) origin.BoyAfrikaansJuanitaGod is gracious; feminine of Jan.GirlEnglishJudahPraised — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishJudePraised (form of Judah) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishJudithWoman of Judea; Jewish woman — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJudyDiminutive of Judith — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishJuliaYouthful; downy-bearded (feminine of Julius) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishJulianBelonging to Julius; youthful — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishJulianaYouthful (feminine of Julian) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishJulieYouthful (form of Julia) — of Latin (via French) origin.GirlEnglishJulietYouthful (diminutive of Julia) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishJuneFrom the month June (after Juno) — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansJurieFarmer; from George.BoyEnglishJustinJust, fair — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishJustineJust, fair (feminine of Justin) — of Latin origin.GirlSothoKabeloGiven.UnisexTswanaKaboGift.BoyEnglishKaceyPhonetic spelling of the initials K.C.; also a variant of Casey ('vigilant in war') — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishKadenVariant of Caden/Kayden, of uncertain meaning — of English origin.BoyTswanaKagisoPeace.UnisexTswanaKagisoyameMy peace.BoyEnglishKaiSea (Hawaiian); also 'keeper of the keys' (Welsh) and a short form of Nicholas/Gerhard (Germanic) — of Hawaiian origin.UnisexTswanaKakanyoThought.UnisexEnglishKalebVariant of Caleb, meaning 'dog' or 'whole-hearted, faithful' — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaKamogeloReceived.BoySothoKamoheloAcceptance, welcome.UnisexSothoKananeloAppreciation, approval.UnisexEnglishKaneAnglicized form of Cathán, from 'cath' meaning battle; also 'warrior' (Japanese) — of Celtic origin.BoySothoKaraboAnswer; response.UnisexEnglishKarenDanish short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKarinScandinavian and German short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKarinaElaboration of Karin/Katherine, meaning 'pure'; also linked to Latin 'carus' (dear) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKarlFree man — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishKarlaFree woman; feminine form of Karl — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansKarlienFree woman; from Charles.GirlAfrikaansKarolienFree woman; from Caroline.GirlEnglishKaseyVariant of Casey, from Ó Cathasaigh meaning 'vigilant in war' — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishKateShort form of Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlTsongaKatekaniBe blessed. An imperative from the same root as nkateko (blessing).GirlEnglishKatelynVariant of Caitlin, ultimately from Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKatherinePure (associated with Greek 'katharos') — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKathleenAnglicized form of Caitlín, a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKathrynVariant of Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKatieDiminutive of Kate/Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlTswanaKatlegoSuccess.UnisexSothoKatlehoSuccess.UnisexEnglishKatrinaVariant of Catrina/Katherine, meaning 'pure' — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansKatrynPure; from Katherine.GirlEnglishKaydenModern name, possibly a variant of Caden/Cadan, of uncertain meaning — of English origin.BoyEnglishKaylaModern name, possibly from Katherine or Michaela; popularly 'pure' or 'who is like God?' — of English origin.GirlEnglishKayleeModern combination of Kay and the -lee suffix — of English origin.GirlEnglishKayleighVariant of Kaylee/Kayley, modern combination of Kay and a -leigh suffix — of English origin.GirlTswanaKeabetsweI have been given.UnisexEnglishKeaganAnglicized form of Mac Aodhagáin, from a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' — of Celtic origin.UnisexTswanaKealebogaThank you.UnisexSothoKealebohaI thank you.BoyTswanaKeamogetseI have received.UnisexTswanaKeamogetsweI am welcomed.UnisexEnglishKeananVariant of Keenan, from Ó Cianáin, a diminutive of Cian meaning 'ancient' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKeanuThe cool breeze — of Hawaiian origin.BoyEnglishKeatonFrom an English surname and place name meaning 'place with hawks' or 'shed town' — of Old English origin.UnisexTswanaKedibonyeI have seen them.UnisexEnglishKeeganAnglicized form of Mac Aodhagáin, descendant of a diminutive of Aodh ('fire') — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKeenanAnglicized form of Ó Cianáin, from a diminutive of Cian meaning 'ancient, enduring' — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKefentseI have won, victory.GirlTswanaKefilweI was given.UnisexTswanaKehumileI am rich.GirlEnglishKeiraVariant of Ciara, feminine of Ciar meaning 'black, dark' — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishKeithFrom a Scottish surname and place name, possibly meaning 'wood' or 'forest' — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKeitumetseI am happy, thankful.UnisexSothoKekeletsoAddition.UnisexTswanaKelebogileI am grateful.UnisexSothoKelebohileI am grateful.BoyTswanaKeletsoCounsel; advice.UnisexEnglishKellyAnglicized form of Ó Ceallaigh, from a name possibly meaning 'bright-headed' or 'strife' — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishKelseyFrom an Old English surname meaning 'Cenel's island' (victory + island) — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishKelvinFrom the name of a Scottish river, possibly meaning 'narrow water' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKelvynVariant of Kelvin, from the Scottish river name 'narrow water' — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKemmonyeI have seen her.GirlEnglishKendallFrom a surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent' — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishKendraModern name, possibly a feminine form of Kendrick or a blend of Ken and Sandra — of English origin.GirlEnglishKendrickFrom a surname, from Old English Cyneric ('royal power') or Welsh Cynwrig — of Old English origin.BoyPediKeneiloeI have been given.UnisexTswanaKeneilweI have been given.UnisexSothoKeneuweI have been given.GirlEnglishKennedyAnglicized form of Ó Cinnéidigh, from a byname meaning 'helmeted head' or 'ugly head' — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishKennethAnglicized form of Coinneach ('handsome') and Cináed ('born of fire') — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKennyDiminutive of Kenneth — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKenosiI am alone.BoyEnglishKentFrom the English county name, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'coastal district' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKenzieShort form of Mackenzie, from Mac Coinnich ('son of Coinneach', the handsome one) — of Celtic origin.UnisexTswanaKeolebogileI thanked God.UnisexTswanaKerapetseI have prayed.UnisexTswanaKereeditseI am listening.UnisexEnglishKerryFrom the Irish county name, meaning 'people of Ciar' (the dark one) — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishKerwinFrom an Irish surname, possibly meaning 'little dark one' — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKesegofetseI am blessed.GirlEnglishKeshavFrom Keshava, a name of Krishna meaning 'having long hair' — of Sanskrit origin.BoyTswanaKetshephaoneI trust God.UnisexEnglishKevinAnglicized form of Caoimhín, from 'caomh' meaning 'kind, gentle, handsome' — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaKgakgamatsoWonders.GirlTswanaKgalaleloGlory.GirlPediKgaogeloMercy. An alternate spelling of Kgaugelo.UnisexPediKgaugeloMercy; compassion; grace. Also spelled Kgaogelo.UnisexPediKgethangChoose.UnisexSothoKgodiMist.UnisexTswanaKgoloGrowth.BoyTswanaKgomotsoComfort.UnisexTswanaKgosiKing; chief.BoyTswanaKgosiemangWho is the king?BoyTswanaKgosietsileThe king has arrived.BoyPediKgotsoPeace; tranquillity. Also spelled Khotso.UnisexSothoKhabanePrecious.BoySwatiKhanyaShine; light.UnisexXhosaKhanyisaBring light.GirlTsongaKhanyisaBrighten; bring light. From the -khanya (light) root.GirlSwatiKhanyisaniBring light.UnisexZuluKhanyisileBringer of light.GirlXhosaKhanyisoLight.BoyXhosaKhanyiswaLight up.GirlVendaKhathuForgiveness.UnisexVendaKhathutsheloForgiveness.UnisexSothoKhauheloPity, compassion.UnisexZuluKhayalethuOur home.BoyNdebeleKhayelihleGood home.GirlTsongaKhensaniBe grateful; give thanks. An imperative from ku khensa (to thank).UnisexSothoKhethangChoose.BoyZuluKhethiweChosen.GirlZuluKhethukuthulaChoose to be quiet.GirlSothoKhoeliMoon.BoyXhosaKholekaTo please.GirlZuluKholiweReligious, believing.GirlZuluKholwaBelieve.UnisexTsongaKhongelaniPray. An imperative from -khongela (to pray).UnisexSothoKhosiKing.BoySothoKhothatsoEncouragement.UnisexSothoKhotsoPeace.UnisexSothoKhotsofalangBe satisfied.UnisexZuluKhulaniGrow up.BoyZuluKhulekaniSalute, pray.UnisexSwatiKhulekileHas prayed.UnisexSwatiKhulileHas grown up.GirlZuluKhululiweExonerated, freed.GirlTsongaKhumbuzaRemind; cause to remember. From the verb khumbuza.BoyTswanaKhumoWealth, riches.UnisexTswanaKhumoetsileWealth has come.UnisexXhosaKhunjulwaRemembered.GirlXhosaKhuselwaBe protected.BoyXhosaKhuthalaDiligent.GirlTswanaKhutsafaloMelancholy.UnisexXhosaKhuzaniRebuke.BoyZuluKhweziBright morning star.UnisexEnglishKieraVariant of Ciara, feminine of Ciar meaning 'black, dark' — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishKieranAnglicized form of Ciarán, from 'ciar' meaning 'black, dark' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKimShort form of Kimberley; also used independently — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishKimberleyFrom an English place name meaning 'Cyneburga's wood' (royal-fortress woman's wood) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishKingsfordFrom a place name meaning 'king's ford' — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishKingsleyFrom a surname and place name meaning 'king's wood' — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishKingstonFrom a place name and surname meaning 'king's town' — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishKiraVariant of Kiera/Ciara ('dark'); also a feminine form of Russian Kir — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishKirkChurch — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishKirstenScandinavian form of Christine/Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKirstyScottish diminutive of Christine/Kirsten, meaning 'follower of Christ' — of Greek origin.GirlTswanaKitsoKnowledge, wisdom.UnisexEnglishKnoxFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'round hill' — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansKobieSupplanter.BoyAfrikaansKobusSupplanter (from Jacobus).BoyEnglishKodyVariant of Cody, from Ó Cuidighthigh ('descendant of the helpful one') — of Celtic origin.UnisexTswanaKoketsoIncrease, addition.UnisexVendaKonananiBe good to one another.UnisexEnglishKonradVariant of Conrad, meaning 'bold counsel' — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansKornelisHorn.BoyTsongaKotaniBe able; accomplish. An imperative from the verb kota (to be able).BoyEnglishKrishShort form of Krishna, meaning 'black, dark' — of Sanskrit origin.BoyEnglishKristenVariant of Christine/Kristin, meaning 'follower of Christ' — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishKristinScandinavian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishKristopherVariant of Christopher, meaning 'bearing Christ' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishKrystalVariant of Crystal, from the English word for clear glass/ice — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaKuhleIt is good, wellness.GirlTsongaKurhulaPeace.BoyEnglishKurtGerman short form of Conrad, meaning 'bold counsel' — of Germanic origin.BoySothoKutloisisoUnderstanding.UnisexVendaKuvhangananiGather, come together.UnisexZuluKwaneleIt is enough.UnisexSothoKwenaCrocodile.UnisexEnglishKyleFrom a Scottish surname and region name meaning 'narrow, strait' or 'channel' — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishKyliePossibly a feminine form of Kyle, or from an Aboriginal word for a boomerang — of English origin.GirlEnglishLaceyFrom Lassy in Normandy — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLachlanFrom the land of lakes; man from Norway — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishLacyFrom Lassy in Normandy — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLailaNight — of Aramaic origin.GirlAfrikaansLanaMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlEnglishLanceLand; from Germanic 'land' or a lance — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLancelotMeaning uncertain — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishLandonLong hill — of Old English origin.BoyZuluLangaSun.BoyZuluLangalibaleleShining sun.BoyTsongaLangaviFlame; blaze.UnisexZuluLangelihleBeautiful day.BoyEnglishLangstonTall man's town — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansLaraBright, famous.GirlEnglishLarissaCitadel; from a Greek place name — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishLarryMan from Laurentum; pet form of Lawrence — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLauraLaurel — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLaurelThe laurel tree — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLaurenMan from Laurentum; laurel — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLaurenceMan from Laurentum — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLaviniaWoman of Lavinium — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLawrenceMan from Laurentum — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLaylaNight — of Aramaic origin.GirlEnglishLaytonHerb garden, leek town — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishLazarusGod has helped — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaLeagoGod's altar.UnisexEnglishLeahWeary; or possibly 'cow' — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishLeanderLion-man — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishLeandraLion-man; feminine of Leander — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishLeanneCombination of Lee and Anne — of Old English origin.GirlSothoLeanoPlan.BoyTswanaLebogangGratitude to God.BoyPediLebogoGiving thanks. Related to go leboga (to thank).BoySothoLebohangGive thanks; be grateful.UnisexSothoLeboneLight; lamp.UnisexEnglishLeeClearing, meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexSothoLefaInheritance.BoySothoLefikaRock.BoySothoLehanaOne who refuses.UnisexPediLehlogonoloBlessing; good fortune; luck. From the root -hlogonolo (good fortune, divine favour).UnisexSothoLehlohonoloGood fortune; blessing.UnisexSothoLehumoTreasure.BoyEnglishLeighClearing, meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishLeightonHerb garden, leek town — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishLeilaNight — of Aramaic origin.GirlEnglishLelandFallow land — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaLelethuIt is ours.BoySothoLemohangTake cognisance.UnisexEnglishLemuelBelonging to God — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansLenaBright light; from Helena.GirlAfrikaansLenieDiminutive of Helena, bright light.GirlEnglishLennonLover; descendant of Leannan — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishLennoxWith many elm trees; from a Scottish place name — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishLeoLion — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLeonLion — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishLeonaLioness — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLeonardBrave lion — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLeonardoBrave lion — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLeonieLioness — of Latin origin.GirlSothoLeratoLove.UnisexSothoLerekoAbundance.BoySothoLerothodiDrop.UnisexTswanaLeruCloud.BoyPediLerumoSpear; the blade of a spear.BoySothoLesediLight.UnisexTswanaLesedilaoneGod's light.GirlSothoLesegoBlessings.BoyTswanaLesegolameMy luck.UnisexSothoLesibaFeather.BoyEnglishLesleyGarden of holly — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishLeslieGarden of holly; from a Scottish place name — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishLesterFrom Leicester — of Old English origin.BoySothoLethaboJoy, happiness.UnisexZuluLethiweShe has been brought.GirlZuluLethokuhleBring goodness.UnisexEnglishLetitiaJoy, gladness — of Latin origin.GirlTswanaLetlanangUnite.UnisexSothoLetlapaRock, stone.BoySothoLetlotloTreasure; wealth.UnisexSothoLetsatsiSun.UnisexAfrikaansLettieJoy, gladness; from Letitia.GirlTswanaLeungoFruit.UnisexEnglishLeviJoined, attached — of Hebrew origin.BoySothoLewatleOcean.BoyEnglishLewisFamous in battle — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLexiDefender of mankind; pet form of Alexandra — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishLiaanResolute protection; variant of Liam — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLiamResolute protection; short form of William — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLianaClimbing vine; or short form of names ending in -liana — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLibbyGod is my oath; pet form of Elizabeth — of Hebrew origin.GirlSothoLiepolloRevelations.GirlAfrikaansLiesbetGod is my oath; from Elisabeth.GirlEnglishLieselGod is my oath; pet form of Elisabeth — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishLieslGod is my oath; pet form of Elisabeth — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansLiezeGod is my oath; from Elisabeth.GirlXhosaLifaInheritance.BoySwatiLihleIt is beautiful; good.UnisexSothoLikeleliTeardrops.GirlSothoLiketsoActions.UnisexEnglishLilahNight; variant of Leila — of Aramaic origin.GirlEnglishLilianLily flower — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLillianLily flower — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLilyLily flower; symbol of purity — of Latin origin.GirlSothoLimakatsoSurprises.GirlSothoLimphoGifts.GirlEnglishLinaShort form of names ending in -lina — of Latin origin.GirlZuluLindaWait, expect.BoyZuluLindaniWait for him.BoyXhosaLindelaAwait.BoyZuluLindelaniWait, be patient.UnisexXhosaLindelwaThe awaited one.GirlEnglishLindenThe linden (lime) tree — of Old English origin.UnisexXhosaLindikhayaWait for home.BoyZuluLindileWaited.BoyZuluLindiweThe awaited one.GirlZuluLindokuhleWait for good things.BoyEnglishLindsayLincoln's marsh; island — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishLindseyLincoln's marsh; island — of Old English origin.UnisexSothoLineoGifts.GirlEnglishLinneaLime tree; from the flower — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishLinusMeaning uncertain, possibly 'flax' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishLionelLittle lion — of Latin origin.BoySothoLipalesaFlowers.GirlEnglishLisaGod is my oath; short form of Elisabeth — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluLisakhanyaStill shining.UnisexSothoLitebohoThankfulness.GirlSothoLitseboWhispers.GirlSothoLitsehoLaughter.GirlEnglishLivLife; or short form of Olivia — of Old Norse origin.GirlVendaLivhuwaniBe thankful, grateful.UnisexEnglishLiviaBluish, envious; or short form of Olivia — of Latin origin.GirlXhosaLiyabonaIt sees.GirlXhosaLiyemaStability, standing.GirlEnglishLizaGod is my oath; short form of Elizabeth — of Hebrew origin.GirlXhosaLizoAlm.BoyNdebeleLizweCountry, nation.BoyZuluLizwiThe voice.BoyEnglishLloydGrey — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaLoetoJourney.BoyEnglishLoganLittle hollow — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishLoisMeaning uncertain, possibly 'more desirable' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishLolaSorrows; from Spanish Dolores — of Latin origin.GirlZuluLondisizweTake care of the nation.BoyZuluLondiweProtected, kept safe.GirlEnglishLondonFrom the city of London — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishLonnieReady for battle; pet form of Alonzo — of Germanic origin.BoyXhosaLonwaboHappiness; contentment.UnisexTswanaLoratoLove.GirlEnglishLorenMan from Laurentum — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishLorenzoMan from Laurentum — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLorettaLaurel; pet form of Laura — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLornaLiterary coinage by R.D. Blackmore — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishLorraineFrom Lorraine; kingdom of Lothar — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishLottieFree man; pet form of Charlotte — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishLouisFamous in battle — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishLouisaFamous in battle — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishLouiseFamous in battle — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansLourensFrom Laurentum; laurel.BoyAfrikaansLourikaElaboration of Laura, laurel.GirlXhosaLubabaloGrace.BoyXhosaLubabeleBe kind, gracious.UnisexZuluLubanziIt is wide.UnisexEnglishLucaMan from Lucania; light — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishLucasMan from Lucania; light — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLuciaLight — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLucianLight — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLucileLight — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLucilleLight — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLucindaLight — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLuckyFortunate, lucky — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishLucyLight — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishLuellaCombination of Lou and Ella — of Germanic origin.GirlVendaLufunoLove.UnisexEnglishLuisaFamous in battle — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansLukasFrom Lucania; light.BoyEnglishLukeMan from Lucania; light — of Greek origin.BoyXhosaLulamaBe calm; be gentle.UnisexXhosaLulamileTamed, gentle.BoyXhosaLumkaBe careful.GirlXhosaLundiHorizon.BoyZuluLungaBe good, be kind.BoyZuluLunganiYou all be good.BoyZuluLungeloA right; a privilege.UnisexSwatiLungelwethuOur right.UnisexZuluLungileIt is good; well.UnisexZuluLungisaniPut things right.BoyXhosaLuphumloRest.BoyVendaLutendoFaith.UnisexXhosaLuthandoLove.BoyEnglishLutherArmy people — of Germanic origin.BoyXhosaLuxoloPeace.BoyZuluLuyandaIt is growing, increasing.UnisexXhosaLuyoloPleasure.BoyXhosaLuzukoGlory.BoyZuluLwandileThe sea has widened.BoyZuluLwandleSea; ocean.UnisexTsongaLwandleSea; ocean.UnisexZuluLwaziKnowledge.UnisexEnglishLydiaWoman from Lydia — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishLylaNight; variant of Layla — of Aramaic origin.GirlEnglishLyleThe island — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishLyndonLime tree hill — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishLyricWords of a song; lyrical — of Greek origin.UnisexVendaMaandaPower; strength.BoyTswanaMaatlaStrength, power.GirlEnglishMabelLovable — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishMackenzieSon of Coinneach (the comely one) — of Celtic origin.UnisexAfrikaansMadeleinOf Magdala.GirlEnglishMadeleineFrom Magdala — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMadelineFrom Magdala — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMadisonSon of Maud — of Old English origin.UnisexZuluMadodaMen.BoyEnglishMadonnaMy lady — of Latin origin.GirlXhosaMafungwasheFirst-born girl.GirlAfrikaansMagdaOf Magdala; from Magdalena.GirlAfrikaansMagdalenaWoman from Magdala.GirlEnglishMagnusGreat — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansMagrietPearl, daisy; from Margaret.GirlSothoMahlatseFortune, luck.UnisexSothoMahlodiTears.UnisexPediMahlogonoloBlessing; good fortune; luck. The Northern Sotho form of Lehlogonolo.GirlTsongaMahloriWonders; miracles. Plural of hlori (wonder or miracle).UnisexSwatiMahlubandileThe clan has increased.BoyTswanaMaikaeleloIntention.GirlSothoMaikanoVows.GirlTswanaMaipeloGratitude.GirlEnglishMaisiePearl (diminutive of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlSothoMakatlehoShe has achieved.GirlTsongaMakhananiJoy; ever happy.GirlXhosaMakukhanyeLet there be light.BoyEnglishMalachiMy messenger — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishMalcolmDevotee of Saint Columba — of Celtic origin.BoyTswanaMalebogoThanks.GirlSothoMaleshoaneLadybird.GirlSothoMaletsatsiSun, days.GirlZuluMalibongweLet it be praised.BoyZuluMalusiShepherd.BoySwatiMancobaThe conqueror, one who overcomes.BoyXhosaMandisaSweet, pleasant.GirlZuluMandlaPower; strength.BoyZuluMandlakheHis strength.BoyZuluMandlenkosiPower of the king.BoyEnglishMandyWorthy of love (diminutive of Amanda) — of Latin origin.GirlXhosaMangalisoMiracle, wonder.BoyZuluManqobaOne who conquers.BoySothoMantsoThe dark one.GirlEnglishManuelGod is with us — of Hebrew origin.BoySothoMaphakisoShe is fasting.GirlZuluMaphikelelaThe persevering one.BoyTswanaMaphoiDoves.GirlEnglishMarcOf Mars / warlike — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishMarciaOf Mars / warlike — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishMarcusOf Mars / warlike — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishMargaretPearl — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansMariaBitter.GirlEnglishMarianCombination of Mary and Ann — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMarianneCombination of Mary and Anne — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansMarieMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlEnglishMarie-ClaireBright Mary — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansMarietjieLittle Maria.GirlEnglishMarilynCombination of Mary and Lynn — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansMarinaOf the sea.GirlEnglishMarionDiminutive of Mary — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansMarisaOf the sea.GirlAfrikaansMariusOf Mars.BoyAfrikaansMariëtteBitter.GirlEnglishMarjoriePearl (medieval form of Margery) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishMarkOf Mars / warlike — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansMarlenaBlend of Maria and Magdalena.GirlAfrikaansMarleneA blend of Maria and Magdalena.GirlEnglishMarshallHorse servant — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansMarthaLady, mistress.GirlAfrikaansMarthieDiminutive of Martha, lady.GirlAfrikaansMartinOf Mars, warlike.BoyTswanaMaruCloud.UnisexTswanaMaruapulaRain clouds.BoyEnglishMarvinSea hill / famous friend — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishMaryMeaning uncertain — of Hebrew origin.GirlXhosaMasakhaneLet us build one another.BoyTsongaMasanaSun rays; morning sunshine.GirlTswanaMasegoBlessings.GirlTswanaMasegonyanaSmall blessings.UnisexVendaMashuduLuck; good fortune.UnisexSothoMasibaFeather.GirlXhosaMasibuleleLet us give thanks.BoyTsongaMasingitaMiracles. Plural of singita (miracle or wonder).GirlEnglishMasonStoneworker — of Old English origin.BoySwatiMaswatiOf the Swazi people.BoyVendaMatamelaOne who does not hold grudges.UnisexSothoMathapeloMother of prayer.GirlAfrikaansMathildaMighty in battle.GirlEnglishMatildaStrength in battle — of Germanic origin.GirlTsongaMatimbaStrength; power.UnisexPediMatlaStrength; power; might; energy.UnisexVendaMatodziTears.UnisexSothoMatokeloHer rights.GirlPediMatomeThe gatherer; the collector; one who concludes the family. From the verb go matoma (to gather or collect).BoySothoMatselisoConsolation.GirlSothoMatshidisoConsolation.GirlSothoMatsimelaRoots.BoyEnglishMatthewGift of God — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishMatthiasGift of God — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansMatthysGift of God.BoyEnglishMaudStrength in battle — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishMaureenDiminutive of Mary — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMauriceDark-skinned / Moorish — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishMaverickIndependent / nonconformist — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaMavoExperiences.BoySwatiMavusoMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoyEnglishMaxGreatest (diminutive of Maximilian/Maxwell) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishMaximilianGreatest — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishMaxineGreatest — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishMaxwellMack's stream — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishMayPearl (from the month, or diminutive of Margaret/Mary) — of Latin origin.GirlNdebeleMayibongweGive thanks.GirlNdebeleMayibuyeLet it come.UnisexZuluMbalenhleBeautiful flower.GirlZuluMbaliFlower.GirlSwatiMbandzeniMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoySwatiMbhekeniMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoyTsongaMbhoniWitness.GirlTsongaMbhurhiBeautiful girl. Also spelled Mbhuri.GirlXhosaMbingeleliPriest.BoyNdebeleMbongeniGive praise.BoyZuluMbongiseniHelp to give thanks.BoyXhosaMbuleloThank you.BoyNdebeleMbusoKingdom.BoyZuluMcebisiAdviser.BoyZuluMduduziComforter.BoyTswanaMedupeContinuous rain.BoyEnglishMeganPearl (diminutive of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlNdebeleMehluliConqueror.BoyEnglishMelanieBlack / dark — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishMelindaCombination of Mel- and -inda — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaMelisizweLeader of the nation.BoyEnglishMelissaBee — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishMelodySong / melody — of Greek origin.GirlZuluMelokuhleStand for goodness.UnisexNdebeleMelulekiOne who gives advice.BoyXhosaMelumziOne who represents the home.BoyNdebeleMelusiShepherd, leader.BoyZuluMenziCreator; maker.BoyTswanaMerapeloPrayers.GirlEnglishMercyMercy / compassion — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishMeredithGreat lord — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishMerleBlackbird — of Latin origin.UnisexXhosaMesuliWiper of tears.UnisexSwatiMfanzileMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoySwatiMfundoLearning, education.UnisexSwatiMfundziLearner, student.UnisexXhosaMgcineniKeep him.BoyZuluMhlengiHealer.BoyEnglishMiaMine / bitter — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMicahWho is like God? — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishMichaelWho is like God? — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishMichaelaWho is like God? — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMichelleWho is like God? — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansMientjieDiminutive of Wilhelmina, resolute protector.GirlTsongaMigiyoThe dancer. From ku giya (to dance).GirlTsongaMikatekoBlessings. Plural of nkateko (blessing).GirlEnglishMilaGracious / dear — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishMildredGentle strength — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishMilesMeaning uncertain (possibly soldier) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishMillieDiminutive of Millicent/Amelia — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishMiloMeaning uncertain (possibly merciful or soldier) — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansMimiDiminutive of Maria, beloved.GirlZuluMinenhleBeautiful day.UnisexEnglishMirandaWorthy of admiration — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishMiriamMeaning uncertain — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishMitchellWho is like God? (form of Michael) — of Hebrew origin.BoyTsongaMixoDawn; morning.UnisexXhosaMkhokeliLeader.BoyNdebeleMkhulekoPrayer.BoyXhosaMkhuseliThe shielder.BoyNdebeleMlamuleliOne who intervenes.BoyNdebeleMlindeliGuardian.BoySwatiMlondiThe keeper, protector.BoySwatiMlondoloziProtector, guardian.BoyZuluMlungisiFixer.BoyTswanaMmaaboTheir mother.GirlPediMmaphefoMother of cold. From Mma- (mother of) and phefo (cold or wind).GirlPediMmapulaMother of rain; Lady Rain. From Mma- (mother of) and pula (rain); often for a child born on a rainy day.GirlPediMmathapeloMother of prayer. From Mma- (mother of) and thapelo (prayer).GirlTswanaMmolokiSavior.BoyTswanaMmusiRuler, governor.BoyXhosaMncedisiHelper.BoySwatiMnganiFriend.UnisexSwatiMninaweYounger sibling.BoyZuluMnqobiConqueror.BoyXhosaMnyamezeliEndure.BoyTswanaMoagiBuilder.BoyTswanaModiriThe doer.UnisexTswanaModiseShepherd, herder.BoySothoMoeketsiMultiplier, one who increases.BoySothoMoeletsiAdvisor.BoyTswanaMoengGuest, visitor.BoyTswanaMofenyiThe conqueror.BoyTswanaMogakolodiOne who advises.BoyTswanaMogapiOne who confiscates.BoyTswanaMogotsiFire builder.BoySothoMohapiVictor.BoySothoMohatoStep.BoySothoMohauGrace, mercy.UnisexSothoMoiponeSelf-admirer.GirlSothoMojalefaHeir.BoySothoMoketeCelebration.BoyPediMokgadiA senior woman; paternal aunt; matriarch with ritual authority. From the root -kgadi; also glossed as a daughter born after several sons.GirlPediMokgethiThe chooser; one who chooses or selects. An agentive noun from -kgetha (to choose).UnisexTswanaMokgosiA loud cry for help.BoySothoMokhethiChooser.BoySothoMolapoStream, river.BoyTswanaMolatlhegiThe lost one, prodigal.BoySothoMolefiPayer, compensation.BoyEnglishMollyDiminutive of Mary — of Hebrew origin.GirlTswanaMompatiOne who accompanies me.BoyEnglishMonaNoble — of Celtic origin.GirlZuluMondliFeeder, provider.BoyNdebeleMongameliLeader.BoyXhosaMongeziAddition.BoyEnglishMonicaMeaning uncertain — of Latin origin.GirlTswanaMonkgomotsiMy comforter.BoyEnglishMontgomeryGumarich's mountain — of Germanic origin.BoyTswanaMontlenyaneBeautiful one.GirlTswanaMooketsiOne who is growing.BoyTswanaMorapediOne who prays.BoyTswanaMoremiOne who cuts with an axe.BoySothoMorenaChief, lord.BoyEnglishMorganSea circle — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishMortimerDead sea / still water — of Old English origin.BoySothoMosaGrace; kindness.GirlSothoMosaliWoman.GirlSothoMoselaLast-born, long-awaited last child.UnisexEnglishMosesMeaning uncertain (possibly son / born) — of Hebrew origin.BoySothoMosidiSoot.GirlTswanaMosweuThe light-coloured one.UnisexTswanaMothusiHelper.BoyTswanaMotlalepulaOne who brings rain.UnisexSothoMotlalepuleRain bringer.BoySothoMotlatsiSuccessor.BoySothoMotsamaiTraveller.BoyTswanaMotshegetsiSupporter.BoySothoMotsumiSeeker, hunter.BoyTswanaMpelegangPut me on your back.GirlZuluMpenduloAn answer, a reply.UnisexVendaMpfareleliForgive me.UnisexZuluMphikeleliThe one who perseveres.BoySwatiMphiwaOne who is given.BoySothoMphoGift.UnisexTswanaMphonyanaSmall gift.UnisexTswanaMphoyameMy gift.UnisexZuluMpilenhleProsperous life.UnisexZuluMpiloLife.UnisexZuluMpumeleloSuccess.BoyZuluMqheleCrown.BoyNdebeleMqondisiDirector, guide.BoyZuluMsiziHelper.UnisexSwatiMswatiRoyal name borne by kings of eSwatini.BoyNdebeleMthandazoPrayer.GirlZuluMthandeniLove him or her.UnisexXhosaMthetheleliAdvocate.BoyXhosaMthimkhuluBig tree.BoyXhosaMthobeliObedience.BoyZuluMthokozisiOne who brings joy.BoyNdebeleMthulisiOne who consoles.BoyZuluMthunziShade.BoyXhosaMthuthuzeliComforter.BoyVendaMuambiwaOne who is spoken about.UnisexVendaMufunwaThe beloved one.UnisexVendaMukhethwaThe chosen one.UnisexVendaMukondeleliOne who endures, is patient.UnisexVendaMulaloPeace.UnisexTsongaMulweriDefender; advocate; fighter. From the verb lwela (to fight for), with the agentive prefix mu-.BoyVendaMurendeniPraise Him.UnisexTsongaMurhangeliLeader; one who goes in front. From rhangela (to lead or precede).BoyEnglishMurielBright sea — of Celtic origin.GirlTsongaMurisiShepherd; herder. From risa (to herd).BoyEnglishMurrayFrom Moray (sea settlement) — of Celtic origin.BoyVendaMurunwaAngel.UnisexZuluMusaMercy, kindness.BoyZuluMusawenkosiGod's grace.BoyVendaMutaliClever, bright.UnisexVendaMutshidziSaviour.UnisexZuluMuzikayiseHe who builds his father's home.BoySwatiMvelaseOriginator, one who appears.BoyXhosaMxolisiPeacemaker.BoyEnglishMyraMeaning uncertain (coined by poet, possibly myrrh) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishMyrtleThe myrtle tree — of Greek origin.GirlZuluMzamoEffort, struggle.BoyXhosaMzoxoloHome of peace.BoyXhosaMzukisiPraiser.BoyZuluMzwakheHis home.BoyZuluMzwamandlaPowerhouse.BoyZuluMzwandileThe house has expanded.BoyTsongaN'wayiteloSmile.GirlAfrikaansNadiaHope.GirlEnglishNadineHope — of French origin.GirlSothoNahaLand, world.UnisexTswanaNakediStriped polecat.UnisexSothoNalaProsperity.GirlSothoNalaneHistory.UnisexSothoNalediStar.GirlSothoNaleliStar.GirlTswanaNametsegangBe of good cheer.GirlEnglishNancyGrace (pet form of Ann) — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluNandiSweet.GirlXhosaNandiphaThe one of good taste; be pleased.GirlEnglishNaomiPleasantness — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishNaphtaliMy struggle — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishNapoleonMeaning uncertain — of Italian origin.BoyEnglishNashAt the ash tree — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishNatPet form of Nathan or Natalie — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishNatalieBorn on Christmas Day — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishNatashaBorn on Christmas Day — of Russian origin.GirlEnglishNathanHe gave — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishNathanielGod has given — of Hebrew origin.BoyZuluNathiHe is with us.BoyXhosaNcebaMercy.UnisexSwatiNcedileHas helped.GirlNdebeleNdabaNews, affair.BoyNdebeleNdabezinhleGood news.GirlVendaNdamuleloProtection.UnisexXhosaNdiliswaRespected.GirlVendaNdivhuwoThanks; gratitude.UnisexVendaNdiyafhiWhere do I go?UnisexNdebeleNdodanaSon.BoyZuluNduduzoComfort, consolation.BoyZuluNdumisoPraise.UnisexVendaNduvhoPraise.UnisexTsongaNdzalamaEmerald; a green precious gemstone; a gem.GirlEnglishNedPet form of Edward — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishNehemiahThe Lord comforts — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishNeilChampion; or cloud — of Irish origin.BoyZuluNelisiweSatisfied.GirlXhosaNeliswaSatisfied.GirlEnglishNellPet form of Helen or Eleanor — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansNellieDiminutive of Petronella, rock.GirlEnglishNelsonSon of Neil — of English origin.BoySothoNeoGift.UnisexTswanaNeoyameMy gift.UnisexTswanaNeoyaoneGod's gift.UnisexXhosaNesiweNursed.GirlEnglishNettiePet form of names ending in -nette — of English origin.GirlEnglishNevilleNew town — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishNewtonNew town — of Old English origin.BoyTsongaNganakatiPrincess; also a historical Tsonga royal name.GirlTsongaNgisaveniBe afraid. An admonitory name.BoySwatiNgwaneOf the Ngwane (Swazi) nation.BoyZuluNhlakaniphoWisdom.BoyTsongaNhlalalaHoneyguide bird; honey bird.GirlZuluNhlanhlaLuck; good fortune.UnisexNdebeleNhloniphoRespect.BoyEnglishNiaMeaning uncertain; associated with brightness — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishNiamhBright, radiant — of Irish origin.GirlEnglishNicholasVictory of the people — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishNickyPet form of Nicholas or Nicole — of Greek origin.UnisexAfrikaansNicoVictory of the people.BoyEnglishNicolaVictory of the people — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishNicoleVictory of the people — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishNicoletteVictory of the people — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishNigelChampion; or cloud — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansNiklaasVictory of the people.BoyAfrikaansNinaGrace; short form.GirlAfrikaansNitaGrace; from Anita.GirlZuluNjabuloHappiness; joy.UnisexXhosaNjongoAim, goal.BoyZuluNkanyeziStar.UnisexZuluNkanyisoLight.BoyTsongaNkatekoBlessing; luck; good fortune.UnisexZuluNkazimuloGlory, brightness.UnisexVendaNkhangweleniForgive me.BoySothoNkhethelengChoose for me.GirlSwatiNkhosiKing; chief.BoyVendaNkhumbudzeniRemember me.UnisexXhosaNkokheliLeader.BoyZuluNkosanaPrince; little king.BoyZuluNkosazanaPrincess.GirlXhosaNkosiKing, chief.BoyNdebeleNkosilathiGod is with us.BoyZuluNkosinathiThe Lord is with us.BoyZuluNkosingiphileThe Lord gave me.UnisexZuluNkosinhleThe king is good.BoyZuluNkosiphenduleGod has answered.BoySwatiNkosivileThe Lord has heard.BoyZuluNkosiyaboTheir king.BoyZuluNkululekoFreedom.BoyTswanaNneteTruth.GirlVendaNnyawedzeniLet me rest.UnisexEnglishNoaMotion — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishNoahRest, comfort — of Hebrew origin.BoyZuluNobantuMother of people.GirlXhosaNobomiLife.GirlZuluNobuhleBeauty.GirlXhosaNocaweSunday girl.GirlXhosaNocwakaQuietness.GirlEnglishNoelChristmas — of French origin.BoyEnglishNoelleChristmas — of French origin.GirlXhosaNokhanyoWith light.GirlZuluNokubongaFull of thanks.GirlZuluNokukhanyaWith the light.GirlZuluNokulungaThankfulness.GirlZuluNokuthulaPeace; mother of peace.GirlXhosaNokwandaGrowth; increase.GirlZuluNokwaziKnowledgeable.GirlEnglishNolaMeaning uncertain; possibly white shoulder — of Irish origin.GirlEnglishNolanDescendant of the chariot-fighter — of Irish origin.BoyXhosaNolithaBeam of light.GirlXhosaNolukholoFaith.GirlZuluNoluthandoWith love.GirlXhosaNoluvuyoWith joy.GirlZuluNolwandleMother of oceans.GirlZuluNolwaziMother of knowledge.GirlXhosaNomabhongoWith pride.GirlZuluNomaguguThe precious one.GirlXhosaNomakhweziMorning star.GirlZuluNomalangaMother of sunshine.GirlXhosaNomalizoAlms.GirlZuluNomandlaMother of strength.GirlSwatiNomanonoMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlNdebeleNomaqhaweHeroine.GirlZuluNomasontoMother of Sundays.GirlSwatiNomaswaziOf the Swazi nation.GirlZuluNomathalenteMother of talents.GirlXhosaNomathamsanqaGood luck.GirlZuluNomathembaHope.GirlXhosaNomawethuOur own people.GirlXhosaNombekoRespect.GirlXhosaNombiniSecond girl.GirlSwatiNombuleloGratitude; thanks.GirlZuluNombusoShe who rules; the ruler.GirlZuluNomceboMother of wealth.GirlXhosaNomfundoMother of education.GirlXhosaNomhleBeautiful one.GirlXhosaNomkhithaDignity.GirlSwatiNomkhosiBorn during a ceremony/festival.GirlZuluNompumeleloSuccess, achievement.GirlXhosaNomsaGrace, kindness.GirlZuluNomthandazoPrayer.GirlZuluNomthimbaWedding.GirlZuluNomusaGrace, kindness.GirlZuluNomvulaMother of rain; born in the rain.GirlZuluNomzamoStruggle.GirlXhosaNoncebaWith mercy.GirlSwatiNonduduzoMother of comfort.GirlZuluNonhlanhlaLuck; good fortune.GirlXhosaNonhleBeautiful.GirlZuluNonjabuloHappiness.GirlXhosaNonkonzoService.GirlZuluNonkululekoFreedom.GirlXhosaNonqabaWith fortress.GirlNdebeleNontandoMother of will.GirlXhosaNontathuThird girl.GirlZuluNontetheleloForgiveness.GirlXhosaNontleBeautiful.GirlZuluNontobekoThe humble one.GirlZuluNontokozoJoy.GirlXhosaNontsikeleloWith blessings.GirlXhosaNonyamekoWith endurance.GirlXhosaNonyanisoTruth.GirlEnglishNoorLight — of Arabic origin.UnisexEnglishNoraHonour; or light — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishNorahHonour; or light — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishNormanNorthman — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishNorrisNortherner — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishNortonNorth settlement — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaNosiphiwoWith gift.GirlXhosaNosiphoMother of gifts.GirlXhosaNosizweNation.GirlSwatiNotaboMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlZuluNothandoMother of love.GirlZuluNothembaMother of hope.GirlSwatiNothembiMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlZuluNoxoloMother of peace.GirlXhosaNozibeleKindness.GirlZuluNozibusisoMother of blessings.GirlZuluNoziphoBearer of gifts.GirlZuluNozizweMother of nations.GirlXhosaNozukoWith glory.GirlZuluNqobaniYou must conquer.BoyZuluNqobileThey conquered.UnisexZuluNqobizithaConquer the enemies.BoyZuluNqubekoProgress, continuity.BoyTsongaNsasekoBeauty. From ku saseka (to be beautiful).GirlTsongaNsukuGold; golden.UnisexVendaNtakuseniHelp me up.UnisexXhosaNtandoWill; love.UnisexVendaNtanganedzeniAccept me.UnisexSothoNtebohengThank her.GirlSothoNthabiMake me happy.GirlSothoNthabisengMake me happy.GirlSothoNthatiOne to love me.GirlVendaNthuseniHelp me.UnisexTswanaNtirelangDo it for me.GirlTsongaNtlakusoElevation; lifting up; high position; figuratively glory. From ku tlakusa (to lift or raise).GirlVendaNtodeniLook for me.UnisexZuluNtokozoJoy, happiness.UnisexXhosaNtombekhayaHome girl.GirlZuluNtombenhleBeautiful girl.GirlSwatiNtombentshaNew girl.GirlZuluNtombiGirl, woman.GirlSwatiNtombifikileA girl has arrived.GirlZuluNtombifuthiA girl again.GirlZuluNtombikayiseFather's girl.GirlZuluNtombizaneleEnough girls.GirlZuluNtombizodwaOnly girls.GirlZuluNtombizonkeAll girls.GirlXhosaNtombomziHome girl.GirlTsongaNtsakeloGladness; joy.GirlTsongaNtsakisiSource of happiness; one who brings joy.GirlTsongaNtsakoJoy; happiness.UnisexSothoNtseboWhispers.GirlTswanaNtshephangTrust me.UnisexSothoNtsuEagle.BoyTsongaNtsumiAngel.GirlSothoNtswakiGirl among brothers.GirlVendaNtungufhadzeniMake me sad.UnisexZuluNtuthukoProsperity.GirlTsongaNtweloCompassion; sympathy; feeling for others. From ku twela (to feel for or have compassion).GirlXhosaNwabisaEntertainer.GirlTsongaNxalatiHappiness.GirlSothoNyakalloJoy.UnisexVendaNyambeniSpeak about me.UnisexXhosaNyanisoTruthfulness.BoyTsongaNyeletiStar.GirlEnglishNylaMeaning uncertain; possibly winner — of Arabic origin.GirlTswanaOabileGod gave.BoyTswanaOabonaGod sees.BoyTswanaOagileGod built.BoyTswanaOaitseGod knows.UnisexTswanaOarabileGod has answered.UnisexEnglishObadiahServant of God — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishObedServant (of God) — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaObonyeHe has seen.BoyEnglishOceanThe sea — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishOctaviaEighth — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishOctavianEighth — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishOdetteWealth — of Germanic origin.GirlTswanaOdirileHe has done it.BoyTswanaOduetseHe has paid.BoyXhosaOdwaOnly.BoyTswanaOfentseHe has conquered; victor.BoyZuluOkuhleThat which is good, beautiful.UnisexEnglishOlafAncestor's descendant — of Old Norse origin.BoyTswanaOlebileHe is watching.BoyTswanaOlebogengThank Him.BoyEnglishOliveOlive tree — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishOliverOlive tree; or ancestor's descendant — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishOliviaOlive tree — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishOlliePet form of Oliver or Olivia — of Latin origin.UnisexZuluOlwethuOurs — belonging to us.UnisexEnglishOlympiaFrom Mount Olympus — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishOmarFlourishing, long-lived — of Arabic origin.BoyTswanaOmatlaYou are strong.BoyTswanaOmphileGift of God.BoyTswanaOnalennaGod is with me.UnisexTswanaOnaleronaHe is with us.UnisexTswanaOnalethataGod has strength.UnisexXhosaOneleEnough.UnisexXhosaOnkeAll.BoyTswanaOnkemetseHe is representing me.BoyTswanaOnkgopotseGod thought of me.UnisexEnglishOnslowMeaning uncertain; from a place name — of Old English origin.BoyTswanaOnthatileHe loves me.UnisexTswanaOnthusitseGod helped.BoyTswanaOntiretseGod has done it for me.BoyTswanaOntlametseTaken care of, protected.UnisexEnglishOpalJewel (the gemstone opal) — of Sanskrit origin.GirlEnglishOpheliaHelp — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishOprahVariant of Orpah, fawn — of Hebrew origin.GirlTswanaOratileHas loved — the loved one.UnisexTswanaOreeditseGod is listening.BoyTswanaOreneileGod has given us.GirlEnglishOrianaMeaning uncertain; possibly gold or dawn — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishOrlaGolden princess — of Irish origin.GirlEnglishOrlandoFamous land — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishOrsonBear cub — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishOsborneGod-bear — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishOscarDeer friend; or God's spear — of Old English origin.BoyTswanaOsegoShe is lucky.GirlEnglishOsmondGod-protector — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishOswaldGod-power — of Old English origin.BoyTswanaOtengGod is here.BoyTswanaOthusitseHe has helped.UnisexEnglishOtisSon of Ode (wealth) — of Germanic origin.BoyTswanaOtlileShe has come.GirlTswanaOtsileHe has come.BoyEnglishOttoWealth, fortune — of Germanic origin.BoyXhosaOwamMy own.GirlEnglishOwenWellborn, noble — of Welsh origin.BoyZuluOwethuHe or she is ours.UnisexSothoPaballoProtection.GirlEnglishPagePage, young servant — of Old French origin.UnisexEnglishPaigePage, young servant — of Old French origin.GirlSothoPalesaFlower.GirlEnglishPalmerPilgrim (one who carried a palm branch) — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishPalomaDove — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPamelaAll sweetness (a literary coinage) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishParisMeaning uncertain; name of a Trojan prince — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishParkerKeeper of a park — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishPascalRelating to Easter — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishPascoeRelating to Easter — of Cornish origin.BoySothoPasekaEaster.BoyEnglishPatNobleman (short for Patrick/Patricia) — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishPatiencePatience (the virtue) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPatriceNobleman, patrician — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishPatriciaNoblewoman, patrician — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPatrickNobleman, patrician — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishPatsyNoblewoman (diminutive of Patricia) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPaulSmall, humble — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishPaulaSmall, humble — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPaulinaSmall, humble — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPaulineSmall, humble — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPaxtonPoec's town — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishPearlPearl (the gemstone) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPeggyPearl (diminutive of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlTswanaPelonomiNoble heart.GirlTswanaPelontleBeautiful heart.GirlEnglishPenelopeMeaning uncertain; possibly 'weaver' or from a duck name — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishPennyWeaver (diminutive of Penelope) — of Greek origin.GirlSothoPeoSeed.GirlEnglishPercivalMeaning uncertain; possibly 'pierce the valley' — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishPercyFrom a Norman place name; pierce-hedge — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishPerryPear tree — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishPersephoneMeaning uncertain; goddess of the underworld — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishPeterStone, rock — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishPetraStone, rock — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansPetronellaRock, stone.GirlAfrikaansPetrusRock.BoyEnglishPetulaMeaning uncertain; possibly 'to seek' — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPeytonPacca's town — of Old English origin.UnisexVendaPfareloForgiveness.UnisexVendaPfunzoEducation, lesson.UnisexEnglishPhaedraBright — of Greek origin.GirlSothoPhahamoEminence.BoyTswanaPhakalaneEagle.BoyZuluPhakamaRise up, be elevated.BoyZuluPhakamaniRise up.BoyZuluPhakamileElevated, proud.GirlSothoPhakisoComforter, hastener.BoyXhosaPhaphamaAwake.BoyXhosaPhathiswaEntrusted.GirlVendaPhathutshedzoBlessings.UnisexTswanaPhatsimoLight.GirlEnglishPhebeBright, radiant — of Greek origin.GirlSothoPheelloPerseverance.BoySothoPhehelloPerseverance.BoyPediPheladiA lively, living woman; live so that we may live. From phela (to live) and the feminine suffix -di.GirlEnglishPhelanWolf — of Celtic origin.BoyXhosaPhelisaTo end.GirlTswanaPhenyoVictory.BoySothoPhethisiCompletion.BoyTswanaPhetoloResponse.BoyEnglishPhilFriend of horses (short for Philip) — of Greek origin.BoyZuluPhilaTo live, be healthy.UnisexZuluPhilangezwiLive by the word of God.BoyZuluPhilaniLive; be well.BoyZuluPhilileHealthy, spirited.GirlEnglishPhilipFriend of horses, lover of horses — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishPhilippaFriend of horses, lover of horses — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansPhilippusLover of horses.BoyZuluPhilisiweHealed.GirlEnglishPhillipFriend of horses, lover of horses — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishPhillipaFriend of horses, lover of horses — of Greek origin.GirlZuluPhindileRepeated.GirlEnglishPhineasMeaning uncertain; possibly 'Nubian' or 'oracle' — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishPhinehasMeaning uncertain; possibly 'Nubian' or 'oracle' — of Hebrew origin.BoySwatiPhiwaOne who is given.BoyZuluPhiwayinkosiGiven by the Lord.BoySwatiPhiweGiven (as a gift).UnisexEnglishPhoebeBright, radiant — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishPhoebusBright, radiant — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishPhoenixDark red; the mythical bird — of Greek origin.UnisexSothoPhokaDew.BoySothoPhomoloRest.UnisexZuluPhumelelaSucceed.UnisexZuluPhumeleleBe successful.BoyXhosaPhumezaFulfil.GirlZuluPhumlaRest.BoyZuluPhumlaniRest.BoyZuluPhumlileShe has rested.GirlNdebelePhumuzileWe have rested.UnisexXhosaPhumzaRelieve, rest.UnisexZuluPhumzileRested.GirlVendaPhusuHavoc.UnisexSothoPhuthehoCongregation.GirlEnglishPhyllisFoliage, leaf — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishPierceStone, rock (variant of Peter) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishPiersStone, rock (medieval form of Peter) — of Greek origin.BoyAfrikaansPieterRock; stone.BoyEnglishPiperPipe or flute player — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishPippaFriend of horses (diminutive of Philippa) — of Greek origin.GirlTswanaPoleloStory.GirlEnglishPollyBitter (variant of Molly/Mary) — of Hebrew origin.GirlSothoPolokoSafety.BoyTswanaPonoSight; vision.UnisexSothoPontshoVision, proof.UnisexEnglishPoppyPoppy (the flower) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishPortiaMeaning uncertain; from a Roman family name — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPosyA bunch of flowers; also from Josephine — of Old English origin.GirlSothoPotlakoUrgency.BoyEnglishPresleyPriest's meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishPrestonPriest's town — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishPrimroseFirst rose — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishPrincePrince, first in rank — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishPriscillaAncient, venerable — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishProsperFortunate, successful — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishPrudencePrudence, good judgement — of Latin origin.GirlSothoPulaRain.GirlSothoPulaneRainy, little rain.GirlSothoPuleIn the rain.UnisexSothoPulengIn the rain.GirlSothoPuseletsoReturn, restoration.GirlZuluQaphelaniBe observant.BoyXhosaQaqambaShine bright.GirlXhosaQaqambileBrightness.BoyZuluQedusiziEnd of sorrow.BoySothoQeneheloSympathy, pity.UnisexSothoQetelloConclusion.UnisexZuluQhudeRooster.BoyZuluQinisoThe truth.BoyXhosaQondileStraightforward, understood.BoyEnglishQueenieQueen — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishQuenbyQueen's settlement — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishQuentinFifth — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishQuincyEstate of the fifth son — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishQuinnDescendant of Conn; chief, wise — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishQuintinFifth — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishQuintonQueen's town; or fifth — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishQuintusFifth — of Latin origin.BoyVendaRabelaniTo pray.UnisexEnglishRachaelEwe — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishRachelEwe — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishRafaelGod has healed — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishRalphCounsel wolf — of Old Norse origin.BoySothoRamatlaStrength.GirlEnglishRamonaWise protector — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRandallShield wolf — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRandolphShield wolf — of Germanic origin.BoySothoRapelangPray.UnisexEnglishRaphaelGod has healed — of Hebrew origin.BoyPediRapulaFather of rain; giver of rain. From Ra- (father of) and pula (rain); often given to a boy born in the rain.BoyEnglishRaquelEwe — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishRavenRaven (the bird) — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishRayWise protector — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRaymondWise protector — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishReaganLittle king — of Celtic origin.UnisexTswanaReagileWe built.UnisexSothoRealebohaWe are thankful.UnisexTswanaReaobokaWe praise God.UnisexTswanaRebaoneWe belong to God.BoyEnglishRebeccaTo bind, tie — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishRebekahTo bind, tie — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishReeceArdour, enthusiasm — of Welsh origin.BoyEnglishReeseArdour, enthusiasm — of Welsh origin.UnisexTswanaReetsangPay attention, listen.BoySothoRefiloeWe have been given.UnisexSothoRefilweWe have been given.UnisexEnglishReginaQueen — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishReginaldCounsel power — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishReidRed-haired — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishReignTo rule, sovereignty — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishReillyCourageous, valiant — of Irish origin.UnisexSothoRelebohileWe are grateful.UnisexSothoRemaketseWe are surprised.UnisexEnglishRemyOarsman, or from Rheims — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishRenataReborn — of Latin origin.GirlVendaRendaniGive thanks; praise.UnisexEnglishReneeReborn — of Latin origin.GirlPediReneilweWe have been given a gift.UnisexAfrikaansRenierWise army, advising warrior.BoyAfrikaansRenscheMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlTswanaResegoWe are blessed.UnisexAfrikaansRethaPearl.GirlSothoRethabileWe are happy.UnisexEnglishReubenBehold, a son — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishRexKing — of Latin origin.BoyTsongaRhandzuLove; lovely. From rhandza (to love).GirlTsongaRhanganiBegin; lead; go first. An imperative from rhanga (to precede or go first).BoyEnglishRheaFlowing, or earth — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishRhiannonGreat queen, divine queen — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishRhodaRose — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishRhondaGood lance, or from the River Rhondda — of Welsh origin.GirlTsongaRhulaniHave peace; be at peace. An imperative from ku rhula (to be calm or peaceful).UnisexEnglishRhysArdour, enthusiasm — of Welsh origin.BoyAfrikaansRiaanModern Afrikaans form of Adriaan.BoyEnglishRichardBrave ruler — of Germanic origin.BoyTsongaRifumuWealth; riches. From fuma (to be rich).BoyAfrikaansRikaRuler; short form of Hendrika.GirlEnglishRileyRye clearing, or valiant — of Old English origin.UnisexAfrikaansRinaShort form ending in -rina.GirlTsongaRipfumeloBelief; faith.GirlTsongaRisimaValue; worth; something precious.UnisexTsongaRisunaPleasant scent; a pleasing fragrance.GirlEnglishRitaPearl — of Latin origin.GirlTsongaRitoVoice; word.UnisexEnglishRiverRiver (flowing watercourse) — of Old English origin.UnisexTsongaRivoningoLight.GirlEnglishRobertBright fame — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRobertaBright fame — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRobinBright fame — of Germanic origin.UnisexEnglishRobynBright fame — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRoccoRest — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRodericFamous power — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRoderickFamous power — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRodneyHroda's island — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishRodolfoFamous wolf — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansRoelofFamous wolf.BoyVendaRofhiwaGiven — a blessing received.UnisexEnglishRogerFamous spear — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRohanAscending, or red-haired — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishRolandFamous land — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRolfFamous wolf — of Old Norse origin.BoyXhosaRolihlahlaPulling a tree branch, troublemaker.BoyEnglishRomanRoman, from Rome — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishRomeoPilgrim to Rome — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishRomyRosemary, or from Rome — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRonaldRuler's counsel — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishRonanLittle seal — of Irish origin.BoyVendaRonewaWe are given, blessed.UnisexEnglishRonnieRuler's counsel — of Old Norse origin.UnisexEnglishRooseveltRose field — of Germanic origin.BoyTswanaRorisangPraise God.GirlEnglishRoryRed king — of Irish origin.UnisexEnglishRosaRose — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRosabelBeautiful rose — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRosalieRose — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRosalindTender horse, or beautiful rose — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRosalynBeautiful rose — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRosamundHorse protection, or pure rose — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRosannaCombination of Rose and Anna — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRoscoeDeer wood — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishRoseRose (the flower) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRoselynBeautiful rose — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRosemaryDew of the sea — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRosieRose — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRossHeadland, or from the heath — of Scottish origin.BoyVendaRotshidzwaWe have been saved.UnisexEnglishRowenaFame and joy — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishRoxanneDawn, bright — of Persian origin.GirlEnglishRoyKing — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishRoyalOf royal descent — of Old French origin.UnisexEnglishRoystonRoyse's town — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishRubenBehold, a son — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishRubyRed gemstone — of Latin origin.GirlAfrikaansRudolfFamous wolf.BoyEnglishRudolphFamous wolf — of Germanic origin.BoyVendaRudzaniGuide.UnisexEnglishRupertBright fame — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishRusselLittle red one — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishRussellLittle red one — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishRuthFriend, companion — of Hebrew origin.GirlTswanaRwesangPlace on someone's head.UnisexEnglishRyanLittle king — of Irish origin.BoyEnglishRyleeRye clearing, or valiant — of Old English origin.GirlXhosaSabeloA share, portion.BoyEnglishSabrinaFrom the River Severn — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishSageWise; the herb sage — of Latin origin.UnisexSwatiSakheleBuilt for.BoyZuluSakhileWe have built.BoyXhosaSakhiwoStructure.BoyEnglishSallyPrincess (pet form of Sarah) — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansSalomonPeace.BoyEnglishSamGod has heard (from Samuel/Samantha) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexEnglishSamanthaListener (popular feminine of Samuel) — of Hebrew origin.GirlSwatiSambuloRevelation.BoyZuluSamkelisiweReceived.GirlSwatiSamkelisoA gift has been given.BoyXhosaSamkeloAcceptance.BoyEnglishSamsonSun, or of the sun — of Hebrew origin.BoyAfrikaansSamuelGod has heard.BoyZuluSamukelisiweWe have received.GirlZuluSandileWe have increased.BoyEnglishSandraDefender of mankind (from Alexandra) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishSandyDefender of men (from Alexander/Alexandra) — of Greek origin.UnisexZuluSaneleWe are satisfied; enough.UnisexAfrikaansSanetLily; from Susanna.GirlAfrikaansSannieDiminutive of Susanna, lily.GirlEnglishSaoirseFreedom, liberty — of Celtic origin.GirlAfrikaansSaraPrincess, noblewoman.GirlEnglishSarahPrincess, lady, noblewoman — of Hebrew origin.GirlAfrikaansSarelFree man; from Charles.BoyAfrikaansSarieDiminutive of Sara, princess.GirlTsongaSasekaBe beautiful; be pretty. From ku saseka (to be beautiful).GirlTsongaSasekaniBe beautiful; beautiful one. An imperative from ku saseka (to be beautiful).GirlTsongaSasekisaBeautify; make beautiful. From the causative of ku saseka (to be beautiful).GirlEnglishSashaDefender of mankind (from Alexander/Alexandra) — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishSaskiaA Saxon woman — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishSaulAsked for, prayed for — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishSavannahTreeless plain, grassland — of Spanish origin.GirlEnglishScarlettScarlet, a rich red cloth; dyer of scarlet — of Old French origin.GirlAfrikaansSchalkServant, retainer.BoyEnglishScottFrom Scotland, a Scotsman — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishSeanGod is gracious — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaSebagaA bead.UnisexEnglishSebastianFrom Sebaste; venerable — of Greek origin.BoySothoSebolaiAssassin.BoySothoSechabaNation.BoyTswanaSedirengDo it.BoyTswanaSeetseleMedal.GirlTswanaSegametsiThat which draws water.GirlTswanaSegolameMy luck.GirlTswanaSegomotsoComfort.GirlSothoSehloloDisaster.BoyTswanaSelebalengDon't forget.GirlTswanaSelemoSummer.GirlEnglishSelenaMoon — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishSelinaMoon — of Greek origin.GirlSothoSelloWailing, cry.BoySothoSelloaneCrying.GirlEnglishSelmaFair, beautiful — of Celtic origin.GirlSwatiSelulekoAdvice, counsel.UnisexSothoSemakalengSurprise.UnisexTswanaSenatlaHard worker.GirlSwatiSengetileAdded to the family.GirlXhosaSenzileWe have done.BoyZuluSenzoA deed, action.BoyEnglishSerenaCalm, serene, tranquil — of Latin origin.GirlTswanaSeretseThe clay that binds.BoyXhosaSesethuOurs.GirlEnglishSethAppointed, placed — of Hebrew origin.BoyTswanaSethunyaBloom, flower.GirlSwatiSetsembisoA promise.GirlTswanaSetshabaNation.BoyTswanaSetshegoLaughter.GirlTswanaSeweloRare.GirlVendaShandukaniTo change.UnisexEnglishShaneGod is gracious — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishShannenOld one; from the River Shannon — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishShannonOld one; from the River Shannon — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishSharonA plain; from the fertile plain of Sharon — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishShaunGod is gracious — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishSheilaBlind, or heavenly (from Celia/Cecilia) — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishShelbyWillow farm or estate on the ledge — of Old Norse origin.UnisexEnglishShelleyClearing on a ledge or slope — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishSherryDear, beloved (from Cherie) — of Old French origin.GirlEnglishShirleyBright clearing or bright meadow — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishShonaGod is gracious (feminine of John) — of Hebrew origin.GirlXhosaSibabalweWe are blessed.UnisexZuluSibahleWe are beautiful.GirlNdebeleSibangilizweWe fight for the nation.BoyZuluSiboneloAn example.UnisexZuluSibongakonkeWe thank for everything.BoyZuluSibongileWe are thankful.GirlZuluSibongiseniBe thankful with us.BoySwatiSibonisoBeing a leader.BoyZuluSibusisiweWe are blessed.GirlZuluSibusisoBlessing.BoySwatiSicaloMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoyZuluSiceloPetition, request.BoyXhosaSidimaDignity, stature.BoyEnglishSidneyWide island or wide meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishSiennaReddish-brown; from the city of Siena — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishSierraMountain range, saw-toothed range — of Latin origin.GirlZuluSifisoA wish; a heartfelt desire.BoySwatiSifisosihleA good wish.BoyXhosaSigqiboDecision.BoyZuluSihawukeleHave mercy on us.BoyZuluSihleBeautiful, good.UnisexNdebeleSikhangezileWe are receiving.GirlNdebeleSikhethiweWe are chosen.GirlNdebeleSikhulekileWe prayed.GirlNdebeleSikhululekileWe are free.UnisexEnglishSilasOf the forest, wood — of Latin origin.BoyXhosaSilindokuhleWe expect good things.BoyZuluSilondileHas protected us.GirlXhosaSilumkoWise one.BoyZuluSimangalisoMiracle.BoyZuluSimangeleSurprise.GirlXhosaSimileWe are standing.GirlEnglishSimonHe has heard — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishSimoneHe has heard (feminine of Simon) — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluSimosihleBeautiful feeling.GirlZuluSimphiweWe have been given him or her.UnisexXhosaSimthandileWe have loved her.GirlZuluSindisiweSaved.GirlXhosaSindiswaTo save, to rescue.GirlEnglishSineadGod is gracious (Irish form of Jane) — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluSineguguWe have treasures.GirlXhosaSinelizwiWe have a voice.BoyZuluSinenhlanhlaWe have luck.GirlZuluSinethembaWe have hope.GirlEnglishSiobhanGod is gracious (Irish form of Joan) — of Hebrew origin.GirlZuluSiphamandlaGive us strength.BoyZuluSipheleleWe are complete.BoyZuluSiphepheloRefuge, place of peace.GirlZuluSiphesihleBeautiful gift.UnisexNdebeleSiphilanzimaWe are surviving hardships.UnisexZuluSiphiweWe have been given.BoyZuluSiphoGift — a long-awaited blessing.BoyZuluSiphokaziA great gift.GirlZuluSiphosethuOur gift.UnisexNdebeleSiqondileWe are upright, correct.UnisexXhosaSisekoFoundation.BoyXhosaSisiphoA gift — the one who is your gift.GirlNdebeleSithabileWe are happy.UnisexNdebeleSithabisileWe are very happy.GirlNdebeleSithandazileWe prayed.GirlNdebeleSithandilizweWe love our country.UnisexXhosaSithandiweThe loved one.GirlNdebeleSithembileWe trusted.UnisexZuluSithembisoA promise.BoyNdebeleSithenjiweWe are trusted.GirlNdebeleSitshengisiweWe were shown.GirlXhosaSiveNation; people.BoyXhosaSivuyileWe are happy.GirlZuluSiyabongaWe are thankful.BoyXhosaSiyamthandaWe love him/her.UnisexZuluSiyandaWe are increasing.BoyZuluSizakeleBe helped, be assisted.UnisexZuluSizamileWe have tried.GirlZuluSizaniYou all help.GirlNdebeleSizoHelp, aid.BoyZuluSizweNation.BoyNdebeleSizwileWe have heard.UnisexEnglishSkyThe sky — of Old Norse origin.UnisexEnglishSkyeFrom the Isle of Skye; the sky — of Old Norse origin.GirlEnglishSkylerScholar — of Dutch origin.UnisexZuluSlindileWe are waiting.UnisexEnglishSloanRaider, warrior — of Celtic origin.UnisexEnglishSloaneRaider, warrior — of Celtic origin.UnisexSwatiSobhuzaMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoyEnglishSoleneSolemn, dignified — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishSolomonPeace — of Hebrew origin.BoySwatiSomhloloMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.BoyXhosaSongezoAddition.BoyXhosaSongezwaFold, add.GirlEnglishSoniaWisdom — of Greek origin.GirlAfrikaansSonjaWisdom.GirlEnglishSonnySon; affectionate term for a boy — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaSonwabileHappy.BoyXhosaSonwaboHappiness.BoyEnglishSophiaWisdom — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishSophieWisdom — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishSorenStern, severe (from Severus) — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishSpencerDispenser of provisions, steward — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishStaceyResurrection (from Anastasia/Eustace) — of Greek origin.UnisexEnglishStacyResurrection (from Anastasia) — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishStanStony clearing (short form of Stanley) — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishStanfordStony ford — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishStanleyStony clearing or stony meadow — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansStefanCrown; garland.BoyAfrikaansStefanusCrown, garland.BoyEnglishStellaStar — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishStephanieCrown, garland — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishStephenCrown, garland — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishSterlingLittle star; of high quality — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishSteveCrown, garland (short form of Stephen) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishStevenCrown, garland — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishStewartSteward, household guardian — of Old English origin.BoyNdebeleSthandekileWe are loved.GirlZuluSthembileWe have hope.GirlZuluSthembisoPromise.BoyZuluSthokozileShe is grateful, joyful.GirlAfrikaansStoffelShort form of Christoffel, bearing Christ.BoyEnglishStuartSteward, household guardian — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishSullivanDark-eyed — of Celtic origin.BoyEnglishSummerThe summer season — of Old English origin.GirlAfrikaansSusanLily.GirlAfrikaansSusannaLily.GirlEnglishSuzanneLily — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishSvenYoung man, youth, lad — of Old Norse origin.BoyEnglishSybilProphetess, oracle — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishSydneyWide island or wide meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishSylvesterOf the forest, wooded — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishTabithaGazelle — of Aramaic origin.GirlVendaTakalaniRejoice; be happy.UnisexSwatiTakhonaThey are present, there.GirlEnglishTaliaDew of God — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishTamaraDate palm — of Hebrew origin.GirlEnglishTamsinTwin (feminine of Thomas) — of Aramaic origin.GirlSwatiTandzileA female addition to the family.GirlEnglishTanyaDiminutive of Tatiana — of Latin origin.GirlTswanaTapologoRelaxation.BoyEnglishTaraHill or elevated place — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishTatianaFrom a Roman family name of uncertain meaning — of Latin origin.GirlSothoTauLion.BoyEnglishTaylorTailor (occupational name) — of Old French origin.UnisexTswanaTebatsoMake one forget.BoySothoTebelloExpectation.UnisexTswanaTebogoGratitude; thanks.UnisexSothoTebohoGratitude; thanks.UnisexEnglishTedDiminutive of Theodore or Edward — of Greek origin.BoySothoTefoPayment.BoySothoTekanoEquality.BoySwatiTelulekoAdvice, counsel.UnisexSwatiTembeTrust, hope.GirlVendaTendaniBelieve me.UnisexSwatiTengetileAdditional member of the family.GirlEnglishTerenceFrom a Roman family name of uncertain meaning — of Latin origin.BoyEnglishTeresaMeaning uncertain, possibly 'harvester' — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishTerryDiminutive of Terence or Theresa — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishTessDiminutive of Theresa — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishTessaDiminutive of Theresa — of Greek origin.GirlSothoThabaMountain.BoyTswanaThabangBe happy.UnisexZuluThabaniBe happy.BoyVendaThabeloPrayer.UnisexSwatiThabileJoyful.GirlZuluThabisaBring joy.GirlZuluThabisileHas brought joy.GirlSwatiThabisoBringer of joy.BoyZuluThaboJoy; 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Barrie for Peter Pan — of English (literary) origin.GirlEnglishWesleyWestern meadow — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaWeziweTaken over.GirlEnglishWhitneyWhite island — of Old English origin.UnisexAfrikaansWikusShort form of Lodewikus, famous warrior.BoyEnglishWilburResolute, bright (will + bright/fortress) — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishWilfredDesiring peace — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansWilhelminaResolute protector.GirlEnglishWillaWill, desire (feminine of William) — of Germanic origin.GirlAfrikaansWillemResolute protector.BoyAfrikaansWillemienResolute protector.GirlEnglishWilliamWill, desire and helmet, protection — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishWillowWillow tree — of Old English origin.GirlEnglishWilmaWill, desire and helmet, protection — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishWilsonSon of William — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishWinifredBlessed reconciliation / joy and peace — of Welsh origin.GirlZuluWinileWinner.GirlEnglishWinnieDiminutive of Winifred — of Welsh origin.GirlEnglishWinonaFirstborn daughter — of Native American (Dakota) origin.GirlEnglishWinstonJoy stone / friend's town — of Old English origin.BoyXhosaWongaStatus, honour.UnisexAfrikaansWouterRuler of the army.BoyEnglishWyattBrave in war — of Old English origin.BoyAfrikaansWynandBold in battle, friend.BoyEnglishWynneBlessed, fair, white — of Welsh origin.UnisexXhosaXabisoValue.UnisexEnglishXanderDefender of the people (short form of Alexander) — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishXantheYellow, golden, fair-haired — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishXavierNew house, bright (from a Basque place name) — of Basque origin.BoyEnglishXenaHospitable, stranger, guest — of Greek origin.GirlTsongaXihiwaGift; that which is given. From ku hiwa (to be given).GirlTsongaXihlamarisoSurprise; a marvel; something amazing. From ku hlamarisa (to astonish).GirlTsongaXiluvaFlower.GirlZuluXolaniPeace; be at peace.BoyZuluXolileAt peace.GirlXhosaXolisaApologise, make peace.BoyZuluXolisileWe are sorry.GirlXhosaYandisaIncrease, multiply.UnisexXhosaYandiswaMake more.GirlEnglishYasminJasmine (the flower) — of Persian origin.GirlSothoYemetleBeautiful.GirlTsongaYinhlaPoint; cornerstone.BoyEnglishYolandaViolet (the flower) — of Greek origin.GirlXhosaYonelaBe content.UnisexEnglishYusufGod will add (form of Joseph) — of Hebrew/Arabic origin.BoyEnglishYvetteYew (feminine diminutive) — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishYvonneYew — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishZachaeusPure, innocent — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishZachariahThe Lord has remembered — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishZacharyThe Lord has remembered — of Hebrew origin.BoyZuluZakheleTo build.BoyZuluZamaTry.GirlZuluZamaniTry again.UnisexZuluZamileShe has tried.GirlZuluZamokuhleTry the good.GirlZuluZandileThey have multiplied; increased.GirlEnglishZaneGod is gracious (variant of John) — of Hebrew origin.BoyZuluZaneleThey are enough.GirlXhosaZanemvulaThey came with the rain.BoyZuluZanokuhleCome with goodness.UnisexEnglishZaraRadiance, blooming flower — of Arabic origin.GirlEnglishZaredAmbush (biblical place name) — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishZeldaGrey battle / dark battle (diminutive of Griselda) — of Germanic origin.GirlZuluZenzeleDo for yourself.BoyZuluZenzileCaused himself.BoyNdebeleZenzoDeeds, actions.UnisexEnglishZephThe Lord has hidden (short form of Zephaniah) — of Hebrew origin.BoyNdebeleZibuseniRule yourself.UnisexNdebeleZibusisoBlessings.GirlZuluZibuyileThey have returned.GirlXhosaZilindileThey are waiting.BoyXhosaZimkhithaDignity.GirlSwatiZindziMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlZuluZinhleBeautiful — ‘they are beautiful’.GirlEnglishZinniaZinnia flower (named after botanist J. 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