The Christening

Naledi

Naledi (pronounced na-LÉ-di) is a girl name of Sotho / Tswana origin, used in South Africa, Botswana. It means “Star.”

Origin: Sotho / Tswana
Region: South Africa, Botswana
Gender: Girl

Lumière & étoiles Nature & éléments

More Sotho / Tswana names

Kabelo — A share, a portion received as a gift
Karabo — Answer (to prayers)
Lesedi — Light
Mpho — Gift
Neo — Gift
Refilwe — We have been given a gift
Thabo — Joy
Tumelo — Faith, belief

More names that mean “Lumière & étoiles”

Itri — Star
Khanyisile — She who brought the light
Lesedi — Light
Mwinda — Light
Nuru — Light
Nyota — Star
Tafat — Light
Thiziri — Moonlight

“Naledi” comes from Sotho / Tswana culture (South Africa, Botswana). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

Discover the tale from South Africa