Baby names from South Africa

59 baby names from South Africa, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.

59 names

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Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

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Abigail – Father's joy
Amelia – Industrious
Amy – Beloved
Andrew – Manly, brave
Ann – Grace
Anna – Grace

C

Christina – Follower of Christ
Claude – Lame, from Claudius

D

David – Beloved

E

Elizabeth – Pledged to God
Emmanuel – God is with us
Eric – Eternal ruler
Ester – Star
Esther – Star
Ethan – Strong, firm
Evelyn – Wished for child

G

George – Farmer

H

Hans – God is gracious

I

Isaac – He will laugh
Ivy – Faithfulness

J

Jan – God is gracious
Jason – Healer
Jay – Jaybird, victorious
Jennifer – Fair spirit
Joao – God is gracious
Johan – God is gracious
Johannes – God is gracious
John – God is gracious
Joseph – God will increase
Joy – Joy, delight

K

Keith – Woodland
Kim – Gold

L

Liam – Resolute protector
Linda – Pretty, soft
Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous

M

Marc – Warlike, of Mars
Marie – Beloved
Mark – Warlike, of Mars
Markus – Warlike, of Mars
Michael – Who Is Like God?
Michelle – Who is like God?
Monique – Advisor
Moosa – Moses, drawn from water

N

Nicole – Victory of the people, people's triumph
Noah – Rest, comfort

P

Patrick – Noble
Paul – Small, humble
Peter – Rock, stone
Petrus – Rock, stone

S

Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God
Sarah – Princess
Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
Stefan – Crown, garland

T

Theo – Gift of God
Thomas – Twin

V

Vicky – Victorious

W

William – Resolute protector

Y

Yusuf – God increases

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