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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.GirlTswanaAkanyangThink 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.BoyEnglishAmy'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.BoyEnglishBasilKingly, 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.BoyEnglishDionShort 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.BoyEnglishEarlFrom 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.BoyZuluFunaniSearch, 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.BoyEnglishGavinWhite 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.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.UnisexZuluHlengiweRedeemed, rescued.GirlZuluHlobisileDecorative.GirlXhosaHlomelaInsert.BoySothoHlomphoRespect.UnisexZuluHloniphileRespectful.GirlXhosaHlumeloA 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.BoyEnglishHunterOne 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.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.BoyTswanaKeneilweI 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.GirlSothoKgodiMist.UnisexTswanaKgoloGrowth.BoyTswanaKgomotsoComfort.UnisexTswanaKgosiKing; chief.BoyTswanaKgosiemangWho is the king?BoyTswanaKgosietsileThe king has arrived.BoySothoKhabanePrecious.BoySwatiKhanyaShine; light.UnisexXhosaKhanyisaBring light.GirlSwatiKhanyisaniBring light.UnisexZuluKhanyisileBringer of light.GirlXhosaKhanyisoLight.BoyXhosaKhanyiswaLight up.GirlVendaKhathuForgiveness.UnisexVendaKhathutsheloForgiveness.UnisexSothoKhauheloPity, compassion.UnisexZuluKhayalethuOur home.BoyNdebeleKhayelihleGood home.GirlSothoKhethangChoose.BoyZuluKhethiweChosen.GirlZuluKhethukuthulaChoose to be quiet.GirlSothoKhoeliMoon.BoyXhosaKholekaTo please.GirlZuluKholiweReligious, believing.GirlZuluKholwaBelieve.UnisexSothoKhosiKing.BoySothoKhothatsoEncouragement.UnisexSothoKhotsoPeace.UnisexSothoKhotsofalangBe satisfied.UnisexZuluKhulaniGrow up.BoyZuluKhulekaniSalute, pray.UnisexSwatiKhulekileHas prayed.UnisexSwatiKhulileHas grown up.GirlZuluKhululiweExonerated, freed.GirlTswanaKhumoWealth, 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.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.GirlEnglishKurtGerman 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.BoyZuluLangelihleBeautiful 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.BoySothoLebohangGive thanks; be grateful.UnisexSothoLeboneLight; lamp.UnisexEnglishLeeClearing, meadow — of Old English origin.UnisexSothoLefaInheritance.BoySothoLefikaRock.BoySothoLehanaOne who refuses.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.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.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.UnisexSwatiMahlubandileThe clan has increased.BoyTswanaMaikaeleloIntention.GirlSothoMaikanoVows.GirlTswanaMaipeloGratitude.GirlEnglishMaisiePearl (diminutive of Margaret) — of Greek origin.GirlSothoMakatlehoShe has achieved.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.BoyTswanaMasegoBlessings.GirlTswanaMasegonyanaSmall blessings.UnisexVendaMashuduLuck; good fortune.UnisexSothoMasibaFeather.GirlXhosaMasibuleleLet us give thanks.BoyEnglishMasonStoneworker — 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.GirlVendaMatodziTears.UnisexSothoMatokeloHer rights.GirlSothoMatselisoConsolation.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.BoyXhosaMbingeleliPriest.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.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.BoyXhosaMkhokeliLeader.BoyNdebeleMkhulekoPrayer.BoyXhosaMkhuseliThe shielder.BoyNdebeleMlamuleliOne who intervenes.BoyNdebeleMlindeliGuardian.BoySwatiMlondiThe keeper, protector.BoySwatiMlondoloziProtector, guardian.BoyZuluMlungisiFixer.BoyTswanaMmaaboTheir mother.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.BoyTswanaMokgosiA 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.UnisexVendaMurendeniPraise Him.UnisexEnglishMurielBright sea — of Celtic origin.GirlEnglishMurrayFrom 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.BoyAfrikaansNadiaHope.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.UnisexEnglishNedPet 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.BoySwatiNgwaneOf the Ngwane (Swazi) nation.BoyZuluNhlakaniphoWisdom.BoyZuluNhlanhlaLuck; 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.BoyZuluNkazimuloGlory, 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.BoyVendaNtakuseniHelp me up.UnisexXhosaNtandoWill; love.UnisexVendaNtanganedzeniAccept me.UnisexSothoNtebohengThank her.GirlSothoNthabiMake me happy.GirlSothoNthabisengMake me happy.GirlSothoNthatiOne to love me.GirlVendaNthuseniHelp me.UnisexTswanaNtirelangDo it for me.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.GirlSothoNtseboWhispers.GirlTswanaNtshephangTrust me.UnisexSothoNtsuEagle.BoySothoNtswakiGirl among brothers.GirlVendaNtungufhadzeniMake me sad.UnisexZuluNtuthukoProsperity.GirlXhosaNwabisaEntertainer.GirlSothoNyakalloJoy.UnisexVendaNyambeniSpeak about me.UnisexXhosaNyanisoTruthfulness.BoyEnglishNylaMeaning 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.BoyEnglishPhelanWolf — 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.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.GirlAfrikaansRenierWise army, advising warrior.BoyAfrikaansRenscheMeaning uncertain — contributions welcome.GirlTswanaResegoWe are blessed.UnisexAfrikaansRethaPearl.GirlSothoRethabileWe are happy.UnisexEnglishReubenBehold, a son — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishRexKing — of Latin origin.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.GirlEnglishRhysArdour, enthusiasm — of Welsh origin.BoyAfrikaansRiaanModern Afrikaans form of Adriaan.BoyEnglishRichardBrave ruler — of Germanic origin.BoyAfrikaansRikaRuler; short form of Hendrika.GirlEnglishRileyRye clearing, or valiant — of Old English origin.UnisexAfrikaansRinaShort form ending in -rina.GirlEnglishRitaPearl — of Latin origin.GirlEnglishRiverRiver (flowing watercourse) — of Old English origin.UnisexEnglishRobertBright 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.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; happiness.BoySwatiThabsileHappy, gladdened.GirlEnglishThaddeusMeaning uncertain, possibly 'gift of God' — of Aramaic origin.BoyZuluThalenteTalent.BoyZuluThamsanqaLuck; fortune.BoyZuluThandananiLove one another.BoyZuluThandazileHas prayed.GirlZuluThandekaBeloved.GirlZuluThandekileThe loved one.GirlXhosaThandiLoving one.GirlXhosaThandisizweLove the nation.BoyZuluThandiweThe loved one.GirlZuluThandoLove.UnisexSwatiThandolwamiMy love.UnisexZuluThandolwethuOur love.UnisexXhosaThanduxoloLover of peace.BoySothoThapeliAppeal.BoySothoThapeloPrayer.UnisexTswanaThatayaoneHis strength.UnisexSothoThatoWill; desire.UnisexTswanaThatoyaoneGod's will.UnisexEnglishTheaGoddess — of Greek origin.GirlSothoThebeShield.BoyTswanaThebeyameMy shield.BoyEnglishThelmaMeaning uncertain, possibly 'will' or 'wish' — of Greek origin.GirlZuluThembaHope; trust.BoyXhosaThembalethuOur hope.UnisexXhosaThembaniHope.BoyZuluThembekaBe trustworthy; faithful.GirlZuluThembekileTrustworthy.GirlXhosaThembelaHope for.GirlZuluThembinkosiHope in the king.BoyZuluThembisilePromised.GirlVendaThendoPraise, faith.UnisexZuluThenjiweThe trusted one.GirlEnglishTheoDiminutive of Theodore — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishTheodoraGift of God — of Greek origin.GirlEnglishTheodoreGift of God — of Greek origin.BoyAfrikaansTheresaHarvester.GirlTswanaTheroSermon.BoyAfrikaansTheunisPriceless; from Antonius.BoyVendaThikhathaliOne who does not worry.BoyVendaThilivhaliOne who does not forget.BoyAfrikaansThinusShort form of Martinus, warlike.BoyZuluThobekaBe humble.GirlNdebeleThobekilePolite, humble.GirlZuluThokozileShe brings joy.GirlZuluTholakeleFound.GirlSothoTholoanaFruit.GirlEnglishThomasTwin — of Aramaic origin.BoySothoThorisoPraise.BoyXhosaThozamaCalmness; be calm.GirlNdebeleThubaChance.GirlNdebeleThubelihleGood chance.GirlTswanaThulaganyoProgram, structure.UnisexZuluThulaniBe quiet, be peaceful.BoyZuluThulasizweQuiet the nation.BoySwatiThuliQuiet one.GirlZuluThulileQuiet, peaceful.GirlXhosaThulisaKeep quiet.GirlZuluThulisileShe who made things quiet.GirlSothoThusoHelp.BoyZuluThuthukaProsper, progress.BoyZuluThuthukileHas become a better person.GirlSothoThutoLesson.BoyAfrikaansThysGift of Yahweh.BoyTswanaTiegoDelay.UnisexAfrikaansTienaFollower of Christ; from Christina.GirlEnglishTiffanyManifestation of God (Epiphany) — of Greek origin.GirlSothoTiisetsoPerseverance.GirlEnglishTildaDiminutive of Matilda; 'might in battle' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishTillyDiminutive of Matilda; 'might in battle' — of Germanic origin.GirlEnglishTimDiminutive of Timothy; 'honouring God' — of Greek origin.BoyEnglishTimothyHonouring God — of Greek origin.BoyAfrikaansTinaShort form, follower of Christ.GirlTswanaTiroWork, deed.UnisexTswanaTiroyamodimoGod's work.BoyEnglishTitusMeaning uncertain — of Latin origin.BoyAfrikaansTjaartPeople watcher.BoySothoTlalaneHunger, famine.GirlSothoTlaliLightning.BoySothoTlhokomeloCare.UnisexSothoTlholoVictory.BoySothoTlotlisoHonour.UnisexTswanaTlotloHonour, respect.UnisexAfrikaansTobiasGod is good.BoyEnglishTobyDiminutive of Tobias; 'God is good' — of Hebrew origin.BoyEnglishToddFox — of Old English origin.BoySothoTokeloPrivilege, right.BoySothoTokolohoFreedom.GirlEnglishTomDiminutive of Thomas; 'twin' — of Aramaic origin.BoyEnglishTommyDiminutive of Thomas; 'twin' — of Aramaic origin.BoyEnglishToniDiminutive of Antonia or Anthony — of Latin origin.UnisexEnglishTonyDiminutive of Anthony — of Latin origin.BoySothoTopolloEmancipation, release.GirlEnglishTracyFrom a place name; 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happiness.UnisexXhosaVuyokaziGreat joy; happiness.GirlEnglishWadeTo go, ford — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishWalterRuler of the army — of Germanic origin.BoyEnglishWandaMeaning uncertain, possibly a Slavic tribal name — of Slavic origin.GirlZuluWandileYou are extra.UnisexXhosaWandisiweThe home has been increased.UnisexEnglishWarrenGame park, enclosure — of Old French origin.BoyEnglishWayneWagon maker — of Old English origin.BoyEnglishWendyCoined by J. M. 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.GirlZuluXolaniPeace; be at peace.BoyZuluXolileAt peace.GirlXhosaXolisaApologise, make peace.BoyZuluXolisileWe are sorry.GirlXhosaYandisaIncrease, multiply.UnisexXhosaYandiswaMake more.GirlEnglishYasminJasmine (the flower) — of Persian origin.GirlSothoYemetleBeautiful.GirlEnglishYolandaViolet (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. G. Zinn) — of Germanic origin.GirlXhosaZintleThey are beautiful.GirlEnglishZionHighest point (biblical name for Jerusalem) — of Hebrew origin.UnisexZuluZiphozonkeAll the gifts.UnisexZuluZithembeTrust yourself.BoyZuluZithuleleBe calm, quiet.UnisexXhosaZiyandaIncreasing.GirlZuluZobuhleOf beauty.GirlZuluZodwaOnly girls.GirlEnglishZoeLife — of Greek origin.GirlZuluZolaBe calm, peaceful.UnisexZuluZondlileShe nourished herself.GirlZuluZonkeAll.UnisexZuluZonkizizweAll nations.UnisexXhosaZukileCalmed.BoyXhosaZukisaniPraise.BoyXhosaZukiswaThe one who brings happiness.BoyXhosaZukoGlory.BoyVendaZwangaMine, that which belongs to me.BoyZuluZwelakheHis country, land.BoyZuluZwelethuOur country.BoySwatiZweliOf the nation, world.BoyZuluZwelibanziBroad country.BoyZuluZwelihleBeautiful land.UnisexZuluZwelikudeFar-off land.Boy