Popular and traditional South African names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of South Africa. 1,116 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senzo | Our deeds | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sfiso | Wish; Desire | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Shirley | Bright meadow | 👧 Girl | English |
| Sibongile | We are grateful | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Sibusiso | Blessing | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sidney | Wide island | 👦 Boy | English |
| Sifiso | Wish; Desire | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sihle | Beautiful | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Simphiwe | We have been given (a gift) | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Sindi | Defender of mankind (Cynthia) | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Sindiswa | We have been saved | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Sinethemba | We have hope | 🧒 Unisex | Xhosa |
| Siphesihle | Beautiful gift | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Siphiwe | We have been given | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Siphokazi | Great gift | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Siyabonga | We thank (God) | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Siyabulela | We are grateful | 👦 Boy | Xhosa |
| Siyanda | We are increasing | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Sizwe | Nation | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Skhumbuzo | Reminder; Memorial | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Slindile | We have waited | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Smangele | We were expecting her | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Solly | Peaceful (Solomon) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Solomon | Peaceful | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Sphamandla | Give us strength | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sphelele | We are complete | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sphesihle | Beautiful gift | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Sphiwe | We have been given | 🧒 Unisex | Zulu |
| Stanley | Stone clearing | 👦 Boy | English |
| Stephanie | Crown | 👧 Girl | English |
| Stephen | Crown; Garland | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Steve | Crown (Stephen) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Steven | Crown | 👦 Boy | English |
| Stewart | Steward | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Sthembile | We have hope | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Sthembiso | Promise | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Stuart | Steward | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Sue | Lily (Susan) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Susan | Lily | 👧 Girl | English |
| Syabonga | We are grateful | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Sydney | Wide island | 🧒 Unisex | English |
| Sylvester | Of the forest | 👦 Boy | Latin |
| Tammy | Twin (Tamsin); Date palm | 👧 Girl | English |
| Tebogo | Gratitude; Thanks | 🧒 Unisex | Tswana |
| Teboho | Gift; Thanks | 👦 Boy | Sotho |
| Terence | Tender; Gracious | 👦 Boy | English |
| Terry | Ruler of the people (Terence) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Tessa | Harvester (Teresa) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Thabang | Be happy | 👦 Boy | Sotho |
| Thabani | Be happy | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Thabile | Happy | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thabiso | Joy | 👦 Boy | Sotho |
| Thami | Pious; Perfect | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Thamsanqa | Luck; Good fortune | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Thandeka | Lovable | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thandi | Beloved; Love | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thapelo | Prayer | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Thato | Will; Desire | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Thea | Goddess; Gift of God | 👧 Girl | Greek |
| Thembeka | Trustworthy; Faithful | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thembelihle | Good hope | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thembi | Hope; Trust | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thembinkosi | Trust in the Lord | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Theresa | Harvester | 👧 Girl | English |
| Thobani | Be humble | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Thobeka | Humble | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Thobile | Humble; Calm | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thoko | Joy; Happiness | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thulani | Be calm; Be quiet | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Thuli | Quiet; Peaceful | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Thulisile | She has calmed us | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Tim | Honouring God (Timothy) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Timothy | Honouring God | 👦 Boy | Greek |
| Tina | Little one; Follower of Christ (Christina) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Tiny | Tiny; Small | 👧 Girl | English |
| Toby | God is good | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Tommy | Twin (Thomas) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Tracey | Brave; Warlike | 👧 Girl | English |
| Tracy | Brave; Warlike | 👧 Girl | English |
| Trevor | Large settlement | 👦 Boy | Welsh |
| Trish | Noble (Patricia) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Tshegofatso | Blessing | 🧒 Unisex | Tswana |
| Tshepang | Have faith; Trust | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Tshepiso | Promise | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Tshepo | Hope | 👦 Boy | Sotho |
| Tshidi | Life | 👧 Girl | Sotho |
| Tsholofelo | Hope | 👧 Girl | Tswana |
| Tumelo | Faith | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Tumi | Faith; Famous | 🧒 Unisex | Tswana |
| Unathi | God is with us | 🧒 Unisex | Xhosa |
| Vanessa | Butterfly | 👧 Girl | English |
| Vickie | Victory (Victoria) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Vicky | Victory (Victoria) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Vivian | Alive; Lively | 👧 Girl | English |
| Vusi | Awaken; Revive | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Vuyo | Joy | 🧒 Unisex | Xhosa |
| Vuyokazi | Great joy | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Wandile | He has increased (the family) | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Wayne | Wagon maker | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wellington | Rich temple town | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wendy | Friend; Fair | 👧 Girl | English |
| Wesley | West meadow | 👦 Boy | English |
| Willie | Determined protector | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wilson | Son of William | 👦 Boy | English |
| Winnie | Fair; Blessed (Winifred) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Xolani | Peace; Be at peace | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Xolile | Peaceful | 🧒 Unisex | Xhosa |
| Xoliswa | At peace | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Yonela | Enough; Satisfied | 🧒 Unisex | Xhosa |
| Zakhele | He has built | 👦 Boy | Zulu |
| Zama | Try; Strive | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zandile | They have increased | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zanele | They are enough | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zikhona | They are here | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Zinhle | They are beautiful | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zintle | They are beautiful | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Ziyanda | They are increasing | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zodwa | Only (girls) | 👧 Girl | Zulu |
| Zukiswa | Honoured | 👧 Girl | Xhosa |
| Ace | Number one; Excellent | 👦 Boy | English |