Best Sibling Names for Nhala
Names chosen to complement Nhala — matching origin (South Africa), era, and style.
200 options124 girl81 boy
These sibling names share Nhala's South Africa roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Khetha
Nhala & Khetha
BoySouth Africa
To choose.
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Khanye
Nhala & Khanye
BoySouth Africa
to be able
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Ayanda
Nhala & Ayanda
GirlSouth Africa
They are increasing
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Thandie
Nhala & Thandie
GirlSouth Africa
Xhosa
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Thandiwe
Nhala & Thandiwe
GirlSouth Africa
Means "loving one" in Xhosa.
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Malaija
Nhala & Malaija
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is beautiful
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Madasin
Nhala & Madasin
GirlSouth Africa
gift from God
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Sunel
Nhala & Sunel
BoySouth Africa
sun
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Tianie
Nhala & Tianie
GirlSouth Africa
Crown
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Andwele
Nhala & Andwele
BoySouth Africa
he brings us
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Tshai
Nhala & Tshai
GirlSouth Africa
Mandarin Chinese
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Khanya
Nhala & Khanya
GirlSouth Africa
light
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Joandri
Nhala & Joandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious
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Modie
Nhala & Modie
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Diaan
Nhala & Diaan
BoySouth Africa
Judgment
Dashanti
Nhala & Dashanti
GirlSouth Africa
the one who is noble
Biko
Nhala & Biko
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
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Tenile
Nhala & Tenile
GirlSouth Africa
Unknown
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Makeba
Nhala & Makeba
GirlSouth Africa
she who is loved, one who is cherished
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Boncile
Nhala & Boncile
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
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Centwane
Nhala & Centwane
BoySouth Africa
one who is a protector or guardian
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Tmaya
Nhala & Tmaya
GirlSouth Africa
one who brings happiness
Tanda
Nhala & Tanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Makhaya
Nhala & Makhaya
GirlSouth Africa
The one who evokes joy.
Tumeka
Nhala & Tumeka
GirlSouth Africa
The one who is adored
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Yohandri
Nhala & Yohandri
BoySouth Africa
God is gracious.
Zuma
Nhala & Zuma
GirlSouth Africa
peace
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Xolani
Nhala & Xolani
GirlSouth Africa
Peaceful.
Amsi
Nhala & Amsi
GirlSouth Africa
One who brings joy, or happiness.
Zenani
Nhala & Zenani
GirlSouth Africa
One who is born of the earth
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Afrika
Nhala & Afrika
GirlSouth Africa
derived from the continent of Africa, representing cultural and spiritual significance
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Phylica
Nhala & Phylica
GirlSouth Africa
lover of nature
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Davel
Nhala & Davel
BoySouth Africa
Beloved; variant of David.
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Chamisa
Nhala & Chamisa
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the indigenous name for a type of wildflower.
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Kefentse
Nhala & Kefentse
BoySouth Africa
Tswana
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Elmarie
Nhala & Elmarie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Elsa' and 'Marie'; noble and beloved
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Zenzele
Nhala & Zenzele
GirlSouth Africa
Do it for yourself
Tshwanda
Nhala & Tshwanda
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
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Andrie
Nhala & Andrie
BoySouth Africa
manly, brave
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Riaan
Nhala & Riaan
BoySouth Africa
Afrikaans
Manie
Nhala & Manie
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
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Thula
Nhala & Thula
GirlSouth Africa
calm, peace
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Rassie
Nhala & Rassie
UnisexSouth Africa
rose; from the name Rassia, meaning 'rose'.
Oppie
Nhala & Oppie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from 'Ophelia', meaning help
Lenasia
Nhala & Lenasia
GirlSouth Africa
A beloved name with deep roots
Mlisa
Nhala & Mlisa
GirlSouth Africa
Sweetness
Tselane
Nhala & Tselane
GirlSouth Africa
Tswana
Siba
Nhala & Siba
GirlSouth Africa
to be fruitful
Lefa
Nhala & Lefa
GirlSouth Africa
To be full
Tikela
Nhala & Tikela
GirlSouth Africa
a name implying one who brings light or illumination
Marlize
Nhala & Marlize
GirlSouth Africa
Little Mary
Lutha
Nhala & Lutha
GirlSouth Africa
to decorate; a form of the goddess Durga
Impi
Nhala & Impi
GirlSouth Africa
a warrior or battalion
Lezanne
Nhala & Lezanne
GirlSouth Africa
a modern variant of 'Lesley', meaning 'from the pasture land'.
Dassie
Nhala & Dassie
GirlSouth Africa
Derived from the Afrikaans word for 'dassie', a type of small mammal, often referred to as a rock hyrax.
Kwanda
Nhala & Kwanda
GirlSouth Africa
to create or make
Tandeka
Nhala & Tandeka
GirlSouth Africa
Means 'to be loved' or 'to be cherished'.
Madiba
Nhala & Madiba
BoySouth Africa
Xhosa
Desray
Nhala & Desray
GirlSouth Africa
A variation of Desiree, meaning 'desired one'
Bayete
Nhala & Bayete
BoySouth Africa
A title of respect and honor, meaning 'to bow down' or 'to pay homage'.
Fanie
Nhala & Fanie
GirlSouth Africa
Free one; from the name Stefanie.
Ronel
Nhala & Ronel
BoySouth Africa
Meaning 'joy' or 'song'.
Tamlyn
Nhala & Tamlyn
GirlSouth Africa
Palm Tree
Bossie
Nhala & Bossie
BoySouth Africa
Little boss
Ronelda
Nhala & Ronelda
GirlSouth Africa
ruler's advisor
Charlize
Nhala & Charlize
GirlSouth Africa
free man, from Charles
Zanda
Nhala & Zanda
GirlSouth Africa
Xhosa
Rieta
Nhala & Rieta
GirlSouth Africa
A form of the name Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler'
Lindiwe
Nhala & Lindiwe
GirlSouth Africa
to be with us
Sarie
Nhala & Sarie
GirlSouth Africa
princess
Thembi
Nhala & Thembi
GirlSouth Africa
hope
Tau
Nhala & Tau
BoySouth Africa
warrior.
Tulani
Nhala & Tulani
GirlSouth Africa
calm; peaceful
Jabulani
Nhala & Jabulani
BoySouth Africa
to rejoice
Londi
Nhala & Londi
GirlSouth Africa
African
Shaka
Nhala & Shaka
UnisexSouth Africa
he who brings peace
Jande
Nhala & Jande
GirlSouth Africa
Afrikaans
Tshaka
Nhala & Tshaka
BoySouth Africa
he who makes the world go round
Liam
Nhala & Liam
BoyIrish
resolute protector
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Olivia
Nhala & Olivia
Girl[English
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).
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Emma
Nhala & Emma
GirlGermanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".
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Charlotte
Nhala & Charlotte
GirlFrance
free man
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Oliver
Nhala & Oliver
BoyUnited Kingdom
olive tree
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Amelia
Nhala & Amelia
GirlGermanic
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.
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Elijah
Nhala & Elijah
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.
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Sophia
Nhala & Sophia
GirlGreece
wisdom
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Mateo
Nhala & Mateo
BoySpain
Gift of God
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Mia
Nhala & Mia
Girl[Swedish
Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".
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Isabella
Nhala & Isabella
GirlItalian
God is my oath
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Theodore
Nhala & Theodore
BoyGreece
Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.
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Ava
Nhala & Ava
GirlLatin
life; bird
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Evelyn
Nhala & Evelyn
GirlEngland
wished for
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Lucas
Nhala & Lucas
BoyLatin America
from Lucania
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Luna
Nhala & Luna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
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Benjamin
Nhala & Benjamin
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand".
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Harper
Nhala & Harper
GirlEnglish
Harp player.
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Levi
Nhala & Levi
BoyHebrew
meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.
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Sofia
Nhala & Sofia
GirlGreece
Form of SOPHIA.
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Camila
Nhala & Camila
GirlSpain
young ceremonial attendant
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Sebastian
Nhala & Sebastian
BoyLatin
venerable
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Eleanor
Nhala & Eleanor
GirlEngland
light-hearted
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Ezra
Nhala & Ezra
BoyHebrew-speaking regions
Help, helper
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Violet
Nhala & Violet
Girl[English]
From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.
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Scarlett
Nhala & Scarlett
GirlEngland
red; scarlet color
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Leo
Nhala & Leo
Boy[German
Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…
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Emily
Nhala & Emily
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
rival
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Lily
Nhala & Lily
GirlEngland
pure; innocent
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Owen
Nhala & Owen
BoyWales
noble, young warrior; well born, noble
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Gianna
Nhala & Gianna
GirlItaly
God is gracious
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Hudson
Nhala & Hudson
Boy[English]
From an English surname which meant "son of HUDDE". A famous bearer of the surname was the English explorer Henry Hudson (1570-1611).
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Aurora
Nhala & Aurora
Girl[Italian
Means "dawn" in Latin. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. It has occasionally been used as a given name since the Renaissance.
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Alexander
Nhala & Alexander
BoyGreece
defender of the people
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Asher
Nhala & Asher
BoyHebrew
Happy
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Penelope
Nhala & Penelope
GirlGreek
Weaver
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Luca
Nhala & Luca
BoyItalian
bringer of light; light
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Aria
Nhala & Aria
GirlItaly
Air, melody; a long song in an opera.
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Ethan
Nhala & Ethan
BoyHebrew
strong, firm
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Chloe
Nhala & Chloe
GirlGreece
blooming
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Ellie
Nhala & Ellie
GirlEnglish
light
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Jackson
Nhala & Jackson
Boy[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).
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Mila
Nhala & Mila
GirlSlavic
Slavic
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Avery
Nhala & Avery
GirlAmerican
Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.
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Layla
Nhala & Layla
GirlArabic
night
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Mason
Nhala & Mason
BoyAmerican
(English: "stone worker")
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Abigail
Nhala & Abigail
Girl[English
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]
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Luke
Nhala & Luke
BoyGreece
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.
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Ella
Nhala & Ella
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
fairy maiden
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Matthew
Nhala & Matthew
Boy[English
English form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles.
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Isla
Nhala & Isla
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Island
#33 ↑
Julian
Nhala & Julian
BoyLatin
youthful, downy
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dylan
Nhala & dylan
BoyWales
From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.
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Eliana
Nhala & Eliana
GirlHebrew
My God has answered
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Jacob
Nhala & Jacob
Boy[English
From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).
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Elias
Nhala & Elias
BoyGreece
Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.
#36 ↑
Zoe
Nhala & Zoe
Girl[English
Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.
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Maverick
Nhala & Maverick
BoyEnglish
independent, nonconformist
#37 ↑
Madison
Nhala & Madison
GirlAmerican
son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context
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Gabriel
Nhala & Gabriel
BoyHebrew
God is my strength
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Ivy
Nhala & Ivy
GirlAmerican
faithfulness
#38 ↑
Logan
Nhala & Logan
BoyScotland
Little hollow
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Aiden
Nhala & Aiden
BoyIrish
little fire
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Willow
Nhala & Willow
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name of the willow tree, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
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Emilia
Nhala & Emilia
GirlItaly
rival
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Isaac
Nhala & Isaac
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".
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Miles
Nhala & Miles
BoyLatin
Soldier
#43 ↑
Riley
Nhala & Riley
GirlIreland
From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
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Grayson
Nhala & Grayson
BoyUSA
From an English surname meaning "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".
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Santiago
Nhala & Santiago
BoySpain
Saint James, refers to the apostle who represents strength and protection.
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Victoria
Nhala & Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
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Stella
Nhala & Stella
GirlLatin-speaking countries
star
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Wyatt
Nhala & Wyatt
Boy[English]
From an English surname which was derived from the medieval given name WYOT. Wyatt Earp (1848-1929) was an American lawman and gunfighter involved in the famous shootout at the OK Corral.
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Anthony
Nhala & Anthony
BoyItalian
priceless
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Elena
Nhala & Elena
GirlItaly
light or bright
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Carter
Nhala & Carter
BoyAmerican
One who transports goods by cart.
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Hannah
Nhala & Hannah
GirlIsrael
From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.
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Jayden
Nhala & Jayden
BoyUSA
thankful
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Valentina
Nhala & Valentina
GirlItaly
Feminine form of Valentinus (see VALENTINE (1)). A famous bearer was the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova (1937-), who in 1963 became the first woman to visit space.
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Ezekiel
Nhala & Ezekiel
BoyHebrew
God strengthens
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Maya
Nhala & Maya
GirlHebrew
Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.
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Caleb
Nhala & Caleb
Boy[English
Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".
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Zoey
Nhala & Zoey
Girl[English]
Variant of ZOE.
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Cooper
Nhala & Cooper
BoyAmerican
barrel maker
#52 ↑
Delilah
Nhala & Delilah
GirlHebrew
Delicate
#52 ↑
Josiah
Nhala & Josiah
BoyAmerican
Yahweh has healed
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Leah
Nhala & Leah
GirlHebrew
weary
#53 →
Lainey
Nhala & Lainey
GirlAmerican
bright, shining light
#54 ↑
Isaiah
Nhala & Isaiah
BoyHebrew
God is salvation
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Paisley
Nhala & Paisley
GirlScotland
church
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Genesis
Nhala & Genesis
Girl[English]
Means "birth" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.
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Cameron
Nhala & Cameron
BoyScotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
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Madelyn
Nhala & Madelyn
GirlAmerican
Woman from Magdala
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Sadie
Nhala & Sadie
GirlAmerican
princess
#59 ↑
Joshua
Nhala & Joshua
Boy[English
From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.
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Sophie
Nhala & Sophie
GirlFrance
wisdom
#60 ↑
Kai
Nhala & Kai
BoyHawaii
Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious
#61 ↑
Leilani
Nhala & Leilani
GirlHawaii
Heavenly flower
#61 ↑
Addison
Nhala & Addison
Girl[English]
From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.
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Waylon
Nhala & Waylon
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
land by the road
#62 ↑
Angel
Nhala & Angel
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Messenger of God
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Lincoln
Nhala & Lincoln
BoyAmerican
from the lake colony
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Roman
Nhala & Roman
Boy[Russian
From the Late Latin name Romanus which meant "Roman".
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Adrian
Nhala & Adrian
BoyEngland
from Hadria
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Claire
Nhala & Claire
GirlFrench
Clear, bright, famous
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Kinsley
Nhala & Kinsley
GirlAmerican
king's meadow
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Everly
Nhala & Everly
GirlAmerican
from the boar meadow
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Ian
Nhala & Ian
BoyScotland
Scottish form of JOHN.
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Emery
Nhala & Emery
UnisexGermanic
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
#70 ↑
Axel
Nhala & Axel
BoySweden
Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.
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Adeline
Nhala & Adeline
GirlFrench
noble
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Kennedy
Nhala & Kennedy
GirlAmerican
helmeted chief
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Thiago
Nhala & Thiago
BoyBrazil
Supplanter
#72 ↑
Brooks
Nhala & Brooks
BoyAmerican
brocc
#73 ↑
Maeve
Nhala & Maeve
GirlIreland
Intoxicating.
#73 ↑
Audrey
Nhala & Audrey
GirlEngland
Noble strength
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Bennett
Nhala & Bennett
Boy[English]
Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.
#74 ↑
Autumn
Nhala & Autumn
GirlAmerican
The season between summer and winter; fall
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Athena
Nhala & Athena
GirlGreece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#76 ↑
Rowan
Nhala & Rowan
UnisexIrish
Gaelic
#76 ↑
Christian
Nhala & Christian
BoyLatin
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
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Eden
Nhala & Eden
UnisexHebrew-speaking countries
delight, paradise
#77 ↑