The Christening

Sipho

Sipho (pronounced SI-po) is a boy name of Zulu / Xhosa origin, used in South Africa. It means “Gift, present.”

Origin
Zulu / Xhosa
Region
South Africa
Gender
Boy
Don & cadeau

More Zulu / Xhosa names

  • Andile — The family has grown
  • Ayanda — They increase — the family is growing
  • Sandile — We have multiplied — the family has grown
  • Sizwe — Nation, people
  • Thandiwe — Beloved, the one who is cherished
  • Themba — Hope, trust

More names that mean “Don & cadeau”

  • Adom — Grace, blessing
  • Bahati — Luck, fortune
  • Baraka — Blessing
  • Bereket — Blessing
  • Busisiwe — Blessed
  • Chipo — Gift
  • Damilola — Showered with blessings (short form of Oluwadamilola, “God has made me wealthy”)
  • Falala — Born into abundance
  • Kabelo — A share, a portion received as a gift
  • Kito — Jewel, a precious thing

“Sipho” comes from Zulu / Xhosa culture (South Africa). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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