24 Southern African Baby Names With Meanings

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA Specialty: Relationships and Baby NamesExperience: 7 years

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Last Updated on May 12, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Future	Unisex	Going to be; Yet to be; To be; To Grow; To come into being
Akeelah	Boy	Intelligent; Wise
Nkosi	Boy	Lord; King; Chief
Onica	Unisex	Favor; Grace
Chriselda	Girl	Grey battle, Strong; Powerful; Vigorous; Tough
Meleni	Girl	Blackness; Dark
Khaya	Unisex	African mahogany tree
Thandi	Girl	One who loves deeply
Criselda	Girl	Grey battle; Dark battle; Bearing Christ
Rozelle	Unisex	Famous type

Alzena	Girl	Woman
Ankia	Girl	God is a gracious one and she has answered the prayers; A prized possession
Lerato	Girl	Love
Lombard	Boy	A long-bearded person; Bright land
Luthando	Unisex	Love
Lyndall	Girl	Linden tree valley; Lime tree
Madalitso	Unisex	A blessed person
Memory	Unisex	Mindful; Remembering
Nicolene	Girl	People's victory
Phila	Girl	To live; Get well; Lover; Friend

Rufaro	Girl	A feeling of true happiness
Thandie	Girl	The loving one
Theola	Girl	Tender people
Luxon	Unisex	From Lucania; Light

Infographic: Meaningful Southern African Baby Names With Meanings

Your baby is your most precious gift, and their name should reflect the same. You can take inspiration from languages, cultures, or even your favorite letter when looking for the perfect baby name. The most important thing is that it should feel right to you. In this infographic, we have listed the best Southern African Baby Names With Meanings. Look at the options below and find one that suits your baby the most.

Southern African Baby Names With Meanings(infographic)

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