Xhosa Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Xhosa Name at a Glance

Name	Xhosa
Meaning	Sweet. (South African).
Origin	African
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Xhosa Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Xhosa means “Sweet. (South African”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Xhosa Name Origin

Our database records Xhosa under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Xhosa a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Xhosa is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Xhosa

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