This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Southern African; and the first letter is T.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Tadisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be
Tadisisa.
Tadisisa f & m ShonaIt means "we have loved profusely/a great deal and with much abundance", from the verb 'kudisisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely and with great abundance". A shorter form of the name may be
Tadisa.
Takashinga m ShonaMeaning "we are resilient"; it derives from the verb
kushinga.
Tamani f & m ChewaMeans "praise" or "to God be the glory" in Chewa.
Tanaka m & f ShonaMeans "we are good, we are blessed" in Shona.
Tandzile f SwaziMeans "a female addition to the family" in Swazi.
Tangu f & m TumbukaMeans "first", usually given to the firstborn of twins.
Tanyaradzwa f ShonaMeans "we have been consoled", "we have found comfort" in Shona, often bestowed upon a girl born after a tragedy or difficulty, she being the source of consolation or comfort; the implied meaning is "blessing, godsend".
Tarirai m & f ShonaMeaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include
Onai and
Ringai.
Tasché f AfrikaansIt probably derives from the hebrew "tach", meaning "crown".
Tavaziva m ShonaTavaziva means "We know them".
This name is given in a feuding situation to say we know who the enemy is.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Thayi m & f TswanaDecendants of the Nyambane speaking people in Mozambique and descendants of Tswana speaking people in Botswana met in South Africa in the early 1800. The great Nyanale from Mozambique "Nambane" came to South Africa to work in mines.
Tholoana f SothoMeaning, fruit or seed, in the context of ‘fruit of my womb’ Tinaye m ShonaTinaye means "We have got him or her". Former Manicaland Provincial Governor Tinaye Chigudu is one well known bearer of this name.
Tirhani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tirha meaning "work".
Tirivanhu m ShonaMeans "We are people".
This name says do not look down upon us or take us for granted, we are human like you Tirivashe m & f ShonaMeans "We belong to the Lord". #This is a Christian name for believers declaring their loyalty to God".
Tizirai m ShonaMeans "Run to".
This refers to running to take refuge in.
Tlangelani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tlangela meaning "celebrate".
Todini m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we do?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is lost regarding what to do in their circumstances Toendepi m ShonaMeans "Where shall we go". #This name is given where a family has grievances against their neighbours and desire to move away".
Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Torevei m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we say?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is a lost for words regards the situation they are in Towera f Southern African, TumbukaMeans "beauty" or "beautiful". Traditionally the name was given to a child born after death(s) of a preceding sibling. The belief was that this new born is beautiful for death or beautiful for the soil.
Tsakani f & m South African, TsongaThe meaning is "to be happy". It was popularized by Tsakani Mhinga. She was a South African singer who died in 2006.... [
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Tshilidzi f & m VendaPossibly means "Grace". A notable bearer is Tshilidzi Marwala, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg.
Twelani f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
twila meaning "pity, feel pity".