Names that mean south

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word South in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean south

  1. Aswan The name Aswan is of Arabic origin and means "Town in southern Egypt".
  2. Banga The name Banga is of African origin and means "Sword. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  3. Bwerani The name Bwerani is of African origin and means "Welcomed. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  4. Chabwera The name Chabwera is of African origin and means "One who has finally arrived. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  5. Chaka The name Chaka is of Arabic origin and means "Also spelled SHAKA, a South African male name meaning 'Greak King.' SHAKA".
  6. Chekandino The name Chekandino is of African origin and means "Hot. Spicy. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  7. Chigani The name Chigani is of African origin and means "Hound. Dog. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  8. Chihambuane The name Chihambuane is of African origin and means "Sweet potatoes. A Bachopi name used in the South Africa region.".
  9. Chikosi The name Chikosi is of African origin and means "Neck. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  10. Chikumbu The name Chikumbu is of African origin and means "Handle of a knife. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  11. Chile The name Chile is of English origin and means "Variant of Kyle. Also a modern name usage of the South American country.".
  12. Chimanga The name Chimanga is of African origin and means "Maize. Corn. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  13. Chimsima The name Chimsima is of African origin and means "Hard porridge. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  14. Chinangwa The name Chinangwa is of African origin and means "Cassava. Manioca. Starch. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  15. Chinouyazue The name Chinouyazue is of African origin and means "One who will return. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  16. Chionesu The name Chionesu is of African origin and means "Guiding light. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  17. Chipita The name Chipita is of African origin and means "It has gone. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  18. Chisulo The name Chisulo is of African origin and means "Strong like steel. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  19. Chitsime The name Chitsime is of African origin and means "A well. Excavation. A Lomwe name used in the South Africa region.".
  20. Chiwanda The name Chiwanda is of African origin and means "Mad. Angry. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  21. Chiwocha The name Chiwocha is of African origin and means "Rooster. A Lomwe name used in the South Africa region.".
  22. Cholan The name Cholan is of Hindi origin and means "A south indian dynasty".
  23. Chuguel The name Chuguel is of African origin and means "Sugar. A Bachopi name used in the South Africa region.".
  24. Chumachienda The name Chumachienda is of African origin and means "An important person on his way. A Lomwe name used in the South Africa region.".
  25. Citiwala The name Citiwala is of African origin and means "Insect. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  26. Citseko The name Citseko is of African origin and means "Door. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  27. Deasmumhan The name Deasmumhan is of Gaelic origin and means "Man from south Munster.".
  28. Deasun The name Deasun is of Irish origin and means "Gaelic form of Desmond South Munster See DESMOND".
  29. Des The name Des is of English origin and means "From south Munster".
  30. Desmon The name Desmon is of Gaelic origin and means "Man from south Munster.".
  31. Desmond The name Desmond is of Irish origin and means "From South Munster.".
  32. Desmund The name Desmund is of Gaelic origin and means "From South Munster.".
  33. Dezmond The name Dezmond is of Gaelic origin and means "From South Munster.".
  34. Dezmund The name Dezmund is of Gaelic origin and means "From South Munster.".
  35. Dumisai The name Dumisai is of African origin and means "Herald. Trumpeter. A Ndebele name used in the South Africa region.".
  36. Duniisai The name Duniisai is of African origin and means "Herald. Trumpeter. A Ndebele name used in the South Africa region.".
  37. Esakki The name Esakki is of Hindi origin and means "Tamil God, South Tamilnadu Popular God".
  38. Goatsemodime The name Goatsemodime is of African origin and means "God knows. A Tswana name used in the South Africa region.".
  39. Goredenna The name Goredenna is of African origin and means "Storm cloud. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  40. Guney The name Guney is of Turkish origin and means "South".
  41. Kainwendo The name Kainwendo is of African origin and means "Leg. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  42. Kajombo The name Kajombo is of African origin and means "Boot. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  43. Kamangeni The name Kamangeni is of African origin and means "One who seems to be related. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  44. Kambuji The name Kambuji is of African origin and means "Goat. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  45. Kamowa The name Kamowa is of African origin and means "Beer. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  46. Kampibe The name Kampibe is of African origin and means "One who goes and looks. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  47. Kamuliva The name Kamuliva is of African origin and means "Lamentable. Sorrowful. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  48. Kanjuchi The name Kanjuchi is of African origin and means "A bee. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  49. Kawduka The name Kawduka is of African origin and means "Crib. Baby's bed. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  50. Kefentse The name Kefentse is of African origin and means "Conquerer. A Tswana name used in the South Africa region.".
  51. Komoku The name Komoku is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "From Japanese mythology, Komoku is the name of one of the Shi Tenno—guardians of the four major points of the compass and protectors against the entrance of demons Komoku was the guardian of the south".
  52. Kondwani The name Kondwani is of African origin and means "Joyful. Happy. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  53. Kubweza The name Kubweza is of African origin and means "One who gives it back A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  54. Kudyauku The name Kudyauku is of African origin and means "Feast. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  55. Kumanda The name Kumanda is of African origin and means "Graveyard. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  56. Kuthakwakulu The name Kuthakwakulu is of African origin and means "The end of man. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  57. Kwada The name Kwada is of African origin and means "Night has fallen. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  58. Kwayera The name Kwayera is of African origin and means "Dawn. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  59. Lamburira The name Lamburira is of African origin and means "A clean brush. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  60. Leabua The name Leabua is of African origin and means "One who speaks. Talker. A Sotho name used in the South Africa region.".
  61. Letsego The name Letsego is of African origin and means "Arm. A Tswana name used in the South Africa region.".
  62. Linje The name Linje is of African origin and means "One who is willing to try. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  63. Lizwelicha The name Lizwelicha is of African origin and means "New world. A Ndebele name used in the South Africa region.".
  64. Loukanos The name Loukanos is of Greek origin and means "Old man from Lucania. Lucania was an ancient district in southern Italy now known as Basilicata".
  65. Lukongolo The name Lukongolo is of African origin and means "Leg. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  66. Maideyi The name Maideyi is of African origin and means "One whose wants are not clear. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  67. Makwangwala The name Makwangwala is of African origin and means "A crown. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  68. Mandondo The name Mandondo is of African origin and means "Drops. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  69. Mapemba The name Mapemba is of African origin and means "Millet. Food grain. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  70. Masibuwa The name Masibuwa is of African origin and means "Modern time. Modern days. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  71. Mawake The name Mawake is of Maori origin and means "Breeze from the southern sea.".
  72. Mbiya The name Mbiya is of African origin and means "Money. Wealth. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  73. Milengalenga The name Milengalenga is of African origin and means "Heaven. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  74. Mothudi The name Mothudi is of African origin and means "Smith. A Tswana name used in the South Africa region.".
  75. Moyenda The name Moyenda is of African origin and means "One on a journey. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  76. Mpasa The name Mpasa is of African origin and means "Mat. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  77. Mpesi The name Mpesi is of African origin and means "A stock of maize or corn. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  78. Mpumelele The name Mpumelele is of African origin and means "Successful. A Zulu name used in the South Africa region.".
  79. Mthuthuzeli The name Mthuthuzeli is of African origin and means "Comforter. Consolation. A Xhosa name used in the South Africa region.".
  80. Mtima The name Mtima is of African origin and means "Heart. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  81. Mtundu The name Mtundu is of African origin and means "Community. People. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  82. Muchaneta The name Muchaneta is of African origin and means "One who will get tired easily. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  83. Mvula The name Mvula is of African origin and means "Rain. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  84. Mwai The name Mwai is of African origin and means "Luck. Good fortune. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  85. Mwanyisa The name Mwanyisa is of African origin and means "One who accepts defeat. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  86. Ndembo The name Ndembo is of African origin and means "Elephant. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  87. Negev The name Negev is of Hebrew origin and means "From the south.".
  88. Ngolinga The name Ngolinga is of African origin and means "Cry baby. One who cries frequently or easily. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  89. Ngombe The name Ngombe is of African origin and means "Cow. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  90. Ngunda The name Ngunda is of African origin and means "A dove. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  91. Njete The name Njete is of African origin and means "Salt of the earth. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  92. Nolizwe The name Nolizwe is of African origin and means "The nation. A Xhosa name used in the South Africa region.".
  93. Nonceba The name Nonceba is of African origin and means "Merciful. A Xhosa name used in the South Africa region.".
  94. Notus The name Notus is of Latin origin and means "The south wind".
  95. Nsomba The name Nsomba is of African origin and means "Fish. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  96. Nyemba The name Nyemba is of African origin and means "Beans. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  97. Paradzanai The name Paradzanai is of African origin and means "Keep aside. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  98. Pepukayi The name Pepukayi is of African origin and means "One who wakes up. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  99. Petiri The name Petiri is of African origin and means "One who is here. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  100. Peyisai The name Peyisai is of African origin and means "Conclusion. The end. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  101. Roozani The name Roozani is of African origin and means "Trickster. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  102. Sekayi The name Sekayi is of African origin and means "Laughter. Joy. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  103. Shivaji The name Shivaji is of Indian origin and means "the name of the Hindu god Shiva and -ji an honorable suffix The name was borne by the founder 1627-80 of the Maratha confederacy, which succeeded in holding back Mogul advancement in the south. He is known for having been a great strategist and for successfully employing guerrilla tactics".
  104. Sigidi The name Sigidi is of African origin and means "One thousand. A Zulu name used in the South Africa region.".
  105. Sipho The name Sipho is of African origin and means "A gift. A Zulu name used in the South Africa region.".
  106. Sipliwo The name Sipliwo is of African origin and means "A gift. A Xhosa name used in the South Africa region.".
  107. Siyani The name Siyani is of African origin and means "Relinquish. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  108. Siyazini The name Siyazini is of African origin and means "One who wonders what to do now. A Ndebele name used in the South Africa region.".
  109. Southwell The name Southwell is of English origin and means "From the south spring.".
  110. Sudbury The name Sudbury is of English origin and means "From the southern settlement".
  111. Suffield The name Suffield is of English origin and means "From the south field.".
  112. Suffolk The name Suffolk is of English origin and means "Of the southern people".
  113. Sully The name Sully is of Gaelic origin and means "From the south meadow.".
  114. Sundai The name Sundai is of African origin and means "One who pushes. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  115. Sutciyf The name Sutciyf is of English origin and means "From the south cliff.".
  116. Sutcliff The name Sutcliff is of English origin and means "From the south cliff.".
  117. Sutdiff The name Sutdiff is of English origin and means "From the southern cliff ".
  118. Suthclif The name Suthclif is of English origin and means "From the south cliff.".
  119. Sutherland The name Sutherland is of Norse origin and means "From the south".
  120. Suthfeld The name Suthfeld is of English origin and means "From the south field.".
  121. Suthleah The name Suthleah is of English origin and means "From the south meadow.".
  122. Suthley The name Suthley is of English origin and means "From the south meadow.".
  123. Suthrland The name Suthrland is of Norse origin and means "From the south".
  124. Suttecliff The name Suttecliff is of English origin and means "From the south cliff.".
  125. Sutton The name Sutton is of English origin and means "From the southern town.".
  126. Tebogo The name Tebogo is of African origin and means "A sign of gratitude. A Tswana name used in the South Africa region.".
  127. Temani The name Temani is of Hebrew origin and means "Man from the south".
  128. Thako The name Thako is of African origin and means "Hip. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  129. Thaksin The name Thaksin is of Thai origin and means "From the south".
  130. Thambo The name Thambo is of African origin and means "Ground. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  131. Thenga The name Thenga is of African origin and means "To bring him. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  132. Thennan The name Thennan is of Hindi origin and means "From the South".
  133. Tichawonna The name Tichawonna is of African origin and means "We shall see. A Shona name used in the South Africa region.".
  134. Tiran The name Tiran is of Hebrew origin and means "Place In South Israel".
  135. Tsoka The name Tsoka is of African origin and means "Unlucky. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  136. Useni The name Useni is of African origin and means "One who asks to be told. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  137. Usiku The name Usiku is of African origin and means "Night. A Ngoni name used in the South Africa region.".
  138. Utni The name Utni is of African origin and means "Life. A Yao name used in the South Africa region.".
  139. Uuka The name Uuka is of African origin and means "One who arises. A Xhosa name used in the South Africa region.".
  140. Vanara The name Vanara is of Hindi origin and means "Monkey (Monkey; A hill tribe of Southern India)".
  141. Wakuntchapinka The name Wakuntchapinka is of North American Indian origin and means "Good thunder Winnebago. The name was borne by a leader of the Winnebago who supported the Anglo position and took the whites' side in the Black Hawk War in 1832; even so, his people were relocated to a reservation in South Dakota, where they endured terrible conditions".
  142. Wenczeslaw The name Wenczeslaw is of Polish origin and means "Compound name composed of the ele-ments Wend, a term denoting a member of the old Slavic people who now live in an enclave south of Berlin, and slav glory: hence, glory of the Wends".

2. Girl names that mean south

  1. Asmina The name Asmina is of African origin and means "Female name of the Nubian peoples of southern Sudan.".
  2. Clllcia The name Clllcia is of Biblical origin and means "The name of a Roman province in southeast-ern Asia Minor Its capital was Tarsus, the home of the apostle Paul. The name might be derived from cilicium goat-hair cloth, for which the province was famous".
  3. Daksinakalika The name Daksinakalika is of Hindi origin and means "Protectress of the South".
  4. Dimona The name Dimona is of Hebrew origin and means "Woman from the South".
  5. dishani The name dishani is of Hindi origin and means "Queen of all four directions - east, West, North, South".
  6. Ellamma The name Ellamma is of Hindi origin and means "The Name of a South Indian Goddess".
  7. Ismitta The name Ismitta is of African origin and means "Mythical N. African name for the southern wind, meaning 'Daughter of the Mountains of the Moon.'".
  8. Jammu The name Jammu is of Indian origin and means "Is an Indian state bordering Kashmir to the north, Ladakh to the east, Himachal Pradesh to the south and Pakistan-administered Kashmir to the west.".
  9. Kaanchi The name Kaanchi is of Hindi origin and means "Brilliant, A pilgrimage centre in south india, A waistband".
  10. Nairita The name Nairita is of Indian origin and means "Coming from the southwest direction.".
  11. Rajanna The name Rajanna is of Hindi origin and means "The king, South indians add Anna as a mark of respect which literally means brother or elder one".
  12. Rajannya The name Rajannya is of Hindi origin and means "The king, South indians add Anna as a mark of respect which literally means brother or elder one".
  13. Suhayla The name Suhayla is of Muslim origin and means "A popular name throughout the Arab world, Suhayla is derived from the Arabic suhayl Canopus, the second-brightest star in the southern skies".
  14. Tekoah The name Tekoah is of Hebrew origin and means "A town of Judah, about 12 miles south of Jerusalem. From this place Joab procured a "wise woman". ".
  15. Tekowa The name Tekowa is of Hebrew origin and means "A town of Judah, about 12 miles south of Jerusalem. From this place Joab procured a "wise woman". ".
  16. Tekowah The name Tekowah is of Hebrew origin and means "A town of Judah, about 12 miles south of Jerusalem. From this place Joab procured a "wise woman". ".

3. Unisex names that mean south

  1. Achan The name Achan is of African origin and means "Dinka of south Sudan name for a female child in the first pair of twins.Alternate Meaning, Possibly a variation of the Hebrew word achar meaning 'trouble'.".
  2. Bristol The name Bristol is of English origin and means "The site of the bridge. A city in southwest England.".
  3. Daker The name Daker is of English origin and means "From Castle, South, West Acre".
  4. Kansas The name Kansas is of Native American origin and means "People of the South Wind".
  5. Selatan The name Selatan is of Indonesian origin and means "The South".
  6. Shawano The name Shawano is of Native American origin and means "From The South".
  7. Southern The name Southern is of English origin and means "From the South".

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