Explore a collection of over 200 Sotho (Sesotho) and Sepedi baby names, offering a wide range of unique and meaningful options for your child.
These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Southern Africa, adding depth and character to your baby’s identity. Derived from the Bantu ethnic group of Botswana, Lesotho, and Southern Africa. Just See these Names and find the perfect one for your baby.
200+ Sotho (Sesotho) Baby Names
Sotho (Sesotho) Names for Boys With Meanings
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amohelang | Receive |
| Baatseba | Sotho form of Bathsheba |
| Bokamoso | Future |
| Hlompho | Respect |
| Jonase | Sotho form of Jonah |
| Kamohelo | Acceptance or welcome |
| Kananelo | Approval or appreciation |
| Kealeboa | Thank you |
| Kekeletso | Addition |
| Kelebohile | I am grateful |
| Kgabareya | Sotho form of Gabriel |
| Kganya | Brightness or (God’s) light |
| Kgethang | Choose |
| Khoeli | Moon |
| Khosi | King |
| Khotsofalang | Be satisfied |
| Kutloisiso | Understanding |
| Kwena | Crocodile |
| Leabua | One who speaks |
| Lebone | Light |
| Lefa | Inheritance |
| Lefika | My Rock |
| Lehlogonolo | Felicity |
| Lehlohonolo | Luck or blessing |
| Lehumo | Treasure |
| Leihlo-larona | Our eye |
| Lemogang | A known bearer: South African actor Lemogang Tsipa |
| Lemohang | Take cognisance |
| Lereko | Abundance |
| Letsatsi | Sun |
| Lewatle | Ocean |
| Likotsi | Accidents |
| Litšehoana | Little laughter |
| Mahlatse | Lucky |
| Matheeletša | Listener |
| Matome | A Northern Sotho translation of “Duke” |
| Matsimela | Roots |
| Mikia | (Possible Shona origin) |
| Moeketsi | Multiplier/increase |
| Moeletsi | Advisor |
| Mohapi | Victor |
| Mohato | Step |
| Mohau | Pity or mercy |
| Mojalefa | Heir |
| Mokgethi | Variant form of Mokhethi |
| Mokhethi | Chooser |
| Molapo | Stream or river |
| Molatadi | One who denies all |
| Molefi | Payer |
| Moluleloa | We have awaited your arrival |
| Morena | Chief |
| Mosa | Grace |
| Motlagomang | Who are you going to? |
| Motlalepule | Rain bringer |
| Motsamai | Traveller |
| Motsumi | Seeker |
| Naha | Land or world |
| Nalane | History |
| Nelbe | The net |
| Ntsu | Eagle |
| Nyakallo | Joy |
| Oasetso | Child of tradition |
| Omatla | You are strong |
| Paolosi | Sotho form of Paul |
| Paseka | Easter |
| Phahamo | Eminence |
| Pheello | Perseverance |
| Phethisi | Completion |
| Poloko | Safety |
| Pontsho | Vision |
| Realeboha | We are thankful |
| Reaotlotla | We praise His name |
| Reneilwe | South African soccer player Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane |
| Sebolai | Assassin |
| Sechaba | Nation |
| Sehlolo | Disaster |
| Semakaleng | Surprise |
| Setifene | Sotho form of Stephen |
| Setjhaba | Nation |
| Tafeta | Sotho form of David |
| Tebello | Expectation |
| Tekano | Equality |
| Thaba | Mountain |
| Thapeli | Appeal |
| Thapelo | Prayer |
| Thebe | Shield |
| Thoriso | Praise |
| Thuso | Help |
| Thuto | Lesson |
| Tlali | Lightning |
| Tlhokomelo | Care |
| Tlholo | Victory |
| Tlotliso | Honour |
| Tsebo | Knowledge |
| Tsela | Path |
| Tshediso | Consolation |
| Tsoalo | Birth |
| Tsotang | Amazement |
| Tumisho | Glory |
| Vusi | |
| Zimesele |
Sotho (Sesotho) Names for Girls With Meanings
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Arabang | Reply |
| Arenaya | He (God) gave us |
| Areneha | He gave us |
| Baatseba | Sotho form of Bathsheba |
| Basetsana | Ladies |
| Bokang | Praise or rejoice |
| Buang | Speak or chat |
| Dineo | Gifts or talents |
| Felleng | Beyond the end |
| Joalane | Derived from Sotho joala, meaning alcohol, beer |
| Jwana | Sotho form of Johanna |
| Kamohelo | Acceptance or welcome |
| Kananelo | Approval or appreciation |
| Keneoue | I have been given |
| Keneuwe | I have been given |
| Keromang | One who has been sent |
| Kganya | Brightness or (God’s) light |
| Khauhelo | Pity or compassion |
| Khothatso | Encouragement |
| Kutloisiso | Understanding |
| Kutlwano | Mutual understanding |
| Kutlwisiso | Understanding |
| Leana | It’s raining |
| Lebone | Light |
| Lehlogonolo | Felicity |
| Leihlo-larona | Our eye |
| Letlotlo | Treasure |
| Liboko | Praises |
| Liepollo | Revelations |
| Likeleli | Teardrops |
| Likengkeng | Tears |
| Limakatso | Surprises |
| Limpho | Gifts |
| Lineo | Gifts, grants, talents |
| Lipalesa | Flowers |
| Lisebo | Whispers |
| Litšeho | Laughter |
| Litšehoana | Little laughter |
| Litsitso | |
| Mahlatse | Lucky |
| Maikano | Vows |
| Makhokolotso | Refuse |
| Maleshoane | Ladybird |
| Maletsatsi | Sun or day |
| Malisiana | |
| Mamphaki | Originates from the Bapedi people |
| Mantso | The dark one |
| Masiba | Feather |
| ‘Mathapelo | Mother of prayer |
| Mathe | Saliva |
| Matšeliso | Consolation |
| Matshediso | Consolation |
| Mmaphefo | Mother of cold |
| Mmathapelo | Mother of prayer |
| Mmini | Dancer |
| Moipone | Self-admirer |
| Mokgadi | A girl among boys |
| Mosa | Grace |
| Mosela | Tail (last one or last child) |
| Mosidi | Soot |
| Motlagomang | Who are you going to? |
| Naha | Land or world |
| Nala | Prosperity |
| Nalane | History |
| Naleli | Star |
| Naleli-yameso | Morning Star |
| Nelbe | The net |
| Nkhetheleng | Choose for me |
| Nthabi | Make me happy |
| Nthabiseng | Make me happy |
| Nthati | One to love me |
| Ntsebo | Whispers |
| Ntsoaki | Girl amongst boys (many brothers) |
| Ntswaki | Girl amongst boys (many brothers) |
| Nyakallo | Joy |
| Paballo | Protection |
| Peo | Seed |
| Phutheho | Congregation |
| Pontsho | Vision |
| Pula | Rain |
| Pulane | Rainy |
| Qenehelo | Pity |
| Ramatjato | Agility |
| Ramatla | Strength |
| Ratsebo | Knowledge |
| Relebohile | We are grateful |
| Remaketse | We are surprised |
| Seilatsatsi | Character in Sotho tales |
| Semakaleng | Surprise |
| Tebello | Expectation |
| Thapelo | Prayer |
| Tholoana | Fruit |
| Tiisetso | Perseverance |
| Tlhokomelo | Care |
| Tlotliso | Honour |
| Tokoloho | Freedom |
| Topollo | Emancipation, release |
| Tšelang-lerato | Pour in, love |
| Tshegofatso | Blessing |
| Tsoalo | Birth |
| Tumisho | Glory |
| Yemetle | Beautiful (referred to an object) |
Unisex Sotho (Sesotho) Names and their meanings
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Baatseba | Sotho form of Bathsheba |
| Bokamoso | Future |
| Kamohelo | Acceptance or welcome |
| Kananelo | Approval or appreciation |
| Kganya | Brightness or (God’s) light |
| Kgodi | Mist |
| Khauhelo | Pity or compassion |
| Kutloisiso | Understanding |
| Kwena | Crocodile (chiefly used by Northern Sotho people) |
| Lebone | Light |
| Lehlogonolo | Felicity |
| Leihlo-larona | Our eye |
| Litšehoana | Little laughter |
| Mahlatse | Lucky |
| Mosa | Grace |
| Motlagomang | Who are you going to? |
| Naha | Land or world |
| Nalane | History |
| Nelbe | The net |
| Nyakallo | Joy |
| Pontsho | Vision |
| Semakaleng | Surprise |
| Tebello | Expectation |
| Thapelo | Prayer |
| Tlhokomelo | Care |
| Tlotliso | Honour |
| Tsoalo | Birth |
| Tumisho | Glory |
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