Female and male first names : South Africa.
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SHONICE
FemaleRare African female given name derived from Tsonga "Shonisani," meaning "happiness.
TAMRYN
FemaleCaptivating African name from the Zulu culture, meaning "twins" or "double blessing," reflecting a strong bond and ancestral blessings.
TANNIE
FemaleRare South African girls' name derived from Afrikaans "tannie," meaning "aunt.
TANNIE
MaleRare South African name derived from the Afrikaans word for 'aunt', used affectionately for older women.
TARRYN
FemaleRare yet resonant South African name derived from Afrikaans 'tarie,' signifying endurance or perseverance.
THANDIE
FemaleAfrican name of Nguni origin meaning "love," traditionally given to girls born on Sundays in Zulu and Xhosa tribes.
THEMBA
MaleZulu-Xhosa name from South Africa meaning 'Hope'.
THEMBI
FemaleBeautiful South African girl's name meaning "rain," symbolizing life and prosperity in Setswana culture.
TINLEIGH
FemaleModern blend of Tinley (from English place names) and Leigh (Old English "noble combat"), created recently as a unique alternative.
TONDRIA
FemaleUncommon yet beautiful African origin name, translating to "respect" in Zulu and carrying a sense of dignity and wisdom.
TONGELA
FemaleTongela is anAfrican Zulu girl's name meaning "lightning," embodying strength, speed, and brilliance, and carrying a rich generational history.
TSELANE
FemaleAfrican name of Zulu origin meaning 'calmness' or 'tranquility', reflecting the hopes of the family for the child's peaceful nature.
TSHAKA
MalePowerful African name derived from legendary Zulu King Shaka, symbolizing strength, courage, and innovation.
TWALA
FemaleAfrican-origin name, derived from Zulu, meaning 'thunder', symbolizing strength and resilience.
VULA
FemaleAfrican unisex name from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, meaning "to bloom" or "flourish," symbolizing growth and good fortune.
WALESCA
FemaleAfrican-derived female name meaning "queen" in the Zulu language, symbolizing strength and royalty from ancient African kingdoms.
XOLA
FemaleRadiant African name meaning "to shine" in Zulu, celebrating hope and renewal.
XOLANI
FemaleZulu name meaning "peace," popularized by Chief Xolani kaNtongwa who was known for his peacemaking efforts.
YAVONDA
FemaleAfrican name from South Africa's Bantu-speaking people, meaning "life" or "to live".
YOLANDI
FemaleUnique South African female name derived from Afrikaans 'yoland', meaning 'Jewel of the Sea'. Coined by poet Adam Small, it evokes youthfulness and beauty.
ZALANI
FemaleUnique African name of Zulu origin, known to convey positivity and good fortune, though it lacks a specific meaning or translation.
ZENZELE
FemaleAfrican name from South Africa's Xhosa people, derived from "izenzelwe" meaning "to be made clean." It signifies purification and new beginnings.
ZOLANI
FemaleAfrican name from the Xhosa people meaning "calmness.
ZULU
MaleAfrican origin from the Zulu people, signifies unity and resilience without having a direct translation.
ZUMA
MaleAfrican-origin name from the Zulu tribe, derived from "umzansi" meaning "south," reflecting the tribe's southern homeland. It gained international recognition when chosen by Nelson Mandela for his youngest child, becoming popular worldwide for its cultural roots and uniqueness.