Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Tswana names, from Botswana and South Africa, reflect Bantu traditions, family roles, and spiritual beliefs. Names like Naledi (star) and Kagiso (peace) carry meanings tied to nature, virtues, and blessings. These names celebrate the cultural pride and unity of the Tswana people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galane | Galane: African unisex name meaning "beautiful one," gaining popularity recently. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Itumeleng | Itumeleng means "rejoice," is unisex, and rooted in Tswana culture. | African, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Kabelo | Kabelo: Tswana name meaning "gift," popular for boys in Botswana. | Tswana | Boy | |
| Kaelo | Kaelo: African name meaning "to build," symbolizing strength and leadership. | African, Botswana, Tswana | Boy | |
| Kagiso | Kagiso means "peace" in Tswana; it's a popular male name. | Tswana | Boy | |
| Keb | Keb is a unisex African name meaning "to be strong." | African, South African, Tswana, Zimbabwean | Unisex | |
| Keletso | Keletso: Tswana unisex name meaning "blessing," gaining popularity regionally. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Leeto | Leeto means "journey" in Tswana, symbolizing new beginnings and progress. | Tswana | Boy | |
| Lerato | Lerato, meaning "love," is a popular Tswana name in Africa. | African, Botswana, South African, Tswana | Girl | |
| Lesego | Lesego means "blessing" in Tswana; it originates from Southern Africa. | Botswana, South African, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Mabina | Mabina: African name meaning wise, intelligent woman; symbolizes strength and cleverness. | Tswana | Girl | |
| Makalo | Makalo: African name meaning "patience" or "perseverance," unisex. | African, Botswana, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Marabele | Marabele: unisex name meaning "one who brings happiness" in Tswana. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Masilo | Masilo, an African name, means "helper," emphasizing community values. | Tswana | Boy | |
| Matsimela | Matsimela means patience and perseverance, reflecting strength and resilience. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Moketavato | Moketavato: Unique Tswana name symbolizing strength, power, and leadership. | African, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Moketoveto | Moketoveto: Unique Tswana name symbolizing strength, power, and leadership. | Tswana | Boy | |
| Mokovaoto | Mokovaoto means "marked footprints" in Tswana, a unisex name. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Mongwau | Mongwau means "the beloved one" in Tswana, a unisex name. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Montsho | Montsho means "fire" in Tswana, symbolizing passion and strength. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Mosegi | Mosegi: unisex name meaning "born during harvest season" in Tswana. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Muata | Muata: Unique unisex name meaning "one who brings peace" in Tswana. | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Phenyo | Phenyo: Tswana name meaning "happiness," given to joyful children. | African, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Phomello | Phomello: Unique unisex name of African origin meaning "to be successful." | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Pulane | Pulane: Tswana name meaning "rain" or "blessings," symbolizes abundance. | Tswana | Girl | |
| Rebone | Rebone: Tswana name meaning gratitude, gaining popularity in Southern Africa. | Tswana | Girl | |
| Serero | Serero: Tswana name meaning "bringer of happiness," unisex and popular. | African, Botswana, South African, Tswana | Unisex | |
| Shapa | Shapa: Unique name of African origin meaning "to strike" or "beat." | Tswana | Unisex | |
| Tafotila | Tafotila: Unique African name symbolizing hope, gaining global popularity. | African, South African, Tswana, Zimbabwean | Unisex | |
| Tebogo | Tebogo: Unisex name meaning gratitude, popular in Botswana and beyond. | Tswana | Unisex |
