Setswana or Tswana is a Bantu language that citizens of South Africa use.
Setswana is quite a unique language and some popular Setswana baby names are Modise, Mpho, Neo, Dineo, Dikeledi, Lesedi, Sotho, Boitumelo, and several others. Most Setswana names have common meanings: rain, beautiful, thankful, light, faith, king, joy, beauty, welcome, happiness, wealth, builder, flower, star, and trust.
The list of popular Setswana names includes biblical female names, twin names for girls, unique Setswana names, and more. Do you need a unique and modern Setswana name for your kid? Here is a list of the 113 most popular Setswana names to help your baby stand out.
Gorata(Tswana origin), meaning 'will', is a unique girl's name and is sometimes used as a surname.
Gosebo(unknown origin), meaning 'lucky', is quite a common name for boys.
Goitseone(South African origin), meaning 'it is him who knows', is a boy's name and is sometimes used as a surname.
Mathase(unknown origin), meaning 'spark', is a girl's name but is sometimes used as a surname.
Kealeboga(African and Tswana origin), meaning 'thank you', is not a very popular name for boys.
Katlego(African origin), meaning 'success', is a popular gender-neutral name.
Boitumelo (African origin), meaning 'joy', is a name that manifests happiness into your baby's life.
Mokgosi(South African origin), meaning 'a loud call for help', is a unique and rare name for boys.
Reneliwe(African origin), meaning 'given' or 'blessing from God', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Goitsemedime(unknown origin), meaning 'God knows', is one of the common Setswana names for girls.
Mothusi(Tswana origin), meaning 'a helper', is a unique name for boys.
Gouta(Botswana origin), meaning 'gold', is a common surname and is sometimes used as a girl's name.
Modise(South African origin), meaning 'herder', is a boy's name sometimes used as a surname.
Moseki(African origin), meaning 'one who appears before a court', is quite a popular surname and is sometimes used as a boy's name.
Mooketsi(Tswana origin), meaning 'one who is growing', is quite a popular name for boys.
Kenosi(South African origin), meaning 'I am alone', is a unique name used for boys and is also a surname.
Atasaone(unknown origin), meaning 'God’s hand', is not a very popular name for boys.
Montsho(African origin), meaning 'black', is quite a popular Setswana name for girls.
Agodirwe(unknown origin), meaning 'do it', is not a very common name for girls.
Boikanyo(South African origin), meaning 'dependence' or 'trustworthy', is a good name for boys.
Badumedi(unknown origin), meaning 'believe', is quite a popular surname and is sometimes used as a girl's name.
Thabo(African origin), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', is one of the most popular gender-neutral Setswana names.
Badiri(unknown origin), meaning 'workers', is a very rare name for girls.
Sogomotso(unknown origin), meaning 'comfort', is an uncommon Setswana name for girls.
Warona(Lesotho origin), meaning 'ours', 'our child', or 'our blessing', is a common Setswana name.
Tshepo(African origin), meaning 'trust' or 'hope', is a unique and popular gender-neutral name.
Wame(Scottish origin), meaning 'mine' or 'belly', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Amogelang (South African origin), meaning 'receive', is a unique and rare gender-neutral name.
Mogorosi(South African origin), meaning 'one who brings animals into the kraal in the evening', is not a very popular name for boys but it sure sounds unique.
Mompati(Tswana origin), meaning 'one who accompanies me', is not a very common name for boys.
Barulaganye(African origin), meaning 'come immediately', is a female name that is very whimsical.
Kabo(African origin), meaning 'gift', is a boy's name gaining popularity.
Molefi(South African origin), meaning 'prayer' or 'one who pays damages to another', is quite a popular name for boys.
Fenyang(African origin), meaning 'victory', is quite a popular name for boys.
Mmaabo(African origin), meaning 'their mother', is a very unique and rare name for girls.
Dipuo(South African origin), meaning 'talks', is a unique and rare name for girls with an interesting name meaning.
Gaolathe(unknown origin), meaning 'God doesn't desert', is an uncommon name for boys.
Afeloteng(unknown origin), meaning 'change it', is one of the rare Setswana names.
Kigosi(unknown origin), meaning 'king', represents intuition and seriousness. It is not a very common name for boys.
Opelong (Lesotho origin), meaning 'in my heart', is a unique name you can give to your baby.
Kgomotso(South African origin), meaning 'comfort', is a unique name for boys.
Dikeledi(African origin), meaning 'tears' or 'filled with tears', is a very popular name for girls.
Mothibi(African origin), meaning 'one who drives animals', represents realism, reliability, and sincerity. It is not a very common name for boys.
Kefetse(unknown origin), meaning 'conquer', is quite a common name for boys.
Moagi(Tswana and African origin), meaning 'a builder' or 'resident', is a unique name for boys and is sometimes used as a surname.
Itumeleng(Tswana origin) means 'be happy' or 'rejoice'. Itumeleng would be a very optimistic name for your baby.
Tapiwa(African origin), meaning 'gift', is a common gender-neutral name.
Aratwe(Setswana origin), meaning 'to be loved', is an uncommon name for girls with an interesting name.
Masego(Tswana origin), meaning 'blessings', is derived from the word sego from the Tswana language. It is a popular gender-neutral Setswana name.
Pono(Hawaiian origin), meaning 'sight', is quite a common name for boys.
Moreri(Tswana origin), meaning 'preacher', is a very popular name for boys.
Akayang(unknown origin), meaning 'think about it', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Lesedi(Tswana origin), meaning 'light' or 'woman of light', is a very popular name for girls.
Mogapi(South African origin), meaning 'one who confiscates' or 'victor', is a boy's name but has gained popularity as a surname.
Boatametse(unknown origin), meaning 'God's kingdom drew near', is a unique baby name for a boy.
Malebogo(African origin), meaning 'thanks', is a common Setswana name for girls in Botswana.
Gotsmedi(unknown origin), meaning 'the lord knows', is an uncommon name for girls.
Kagiso(Tswana origin), meaning 'peace', is quite a common name for boys.
Lorato(African and Tswana origin), meaning 'love', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Tsholofelo (African origin), meaning 'hope', is an uplifting name for your baby girl.
Moremi(African origin), meaning 'one who cuts with an ax', is a unique male name and a popular surname.
Sethuya(unknown origin), meaning 'a flower', is a unique and rare Setswana name for girls.
Dineo(English origin), meaning 'gifts', is a popular gender-neutral name with a great meaning.
Letsego(Botswana origin), meaning 'armament', is a very popular name for boys.
Alebakwe(unknown origin), meaning 'let's praise God's name', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Sylvanella(unknown origin), meaning 'little forest', is a popular name for girls.
Ditiro(South African origin), meaning 'acts', is a unique and rare name you can give to boys.
Baboloki (Tswana origin), meaning 'savior', is a name appropriate for a brave warrior.
Anele(South African origin), meaning 'God's blessings poured on us' or 'be enough', is a unique name for girls.
Mogau(African origin), meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'mercy', is a very rare Setswana name for girls.
Lesego(Africa origin), meaning 'luck' or 'blessing', is a very common name for girls.
Bontle(African origin), meaning 'beautiful', is among the top baby Setswana names for girls.
Mpho(African and Botswana origin), meaning 'gift', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Molefe(South African origin), meaning 'to pay', is not a very common name for boys but has gained popularity as a surname.
Moswen(Egyptian origin), meaning 'light in color' or 'light skin', is quite a common name with a unique meaning for boys.
Moeng(South African origin), meaning 'guest', is quite a common name for boys.
Mmusi(South African origin), meaning 'governor', is a unique and rare name for boys.
Thato(African origin), meaning 'will', is a common name for boys.
Teulo(unknown origin), meaning 'payment', is a unique and rare baby name for boys.
Wakamoso(unknown origin), meaning 'the future one', is a unique and uncommon name for girls.
Thatego (African origin), meaning 'lovable', is a name that surrounds that baby with love.
Kagoentle(South African origin), meaning 'beautiful creation', is a unique name for girls.
Omphile(South African origin), meaning 'God-given gift', is a unique and rare name for boys.
Tale(German origin), meaning 'green' or 'noble', is a creative and very uncommon name for girls.
Goatsemodime(South African origin), meaning 'God knows', is not a common name for boys.
Godiraone(South African and Tswana origin), meaning 'it is God who does', is a unique name for boys. This is one of the most popular Setswana names.
Boboloki(unknown origin), meaning 'savior', is a unique baby name for a boy.
Boipelo(African origin), meaning 'proud', is a unique gender-neutral name. It is one of the most popular gender-neutral names.
Tshepiso(African origin), meaning 'wish' or 'promise', is quite a common Setswana name for girls.
Mosegi(Egyptian origin), meaning 'tailor', is a unique and very rare name for boys.
Gofaone(Botswana and African origin), meaning 'it is God who gives', is one of the rare Setswana names for boys.
Goitsemodomo(unknown origin), meaning 'God knows', is a unique and rare name for boys.
Kefilwe(South African origin), meaning 'I was given', is a very popular gender-neutral name.
Goitsemang(African origin), meaning 'who knows', is not a very common name for girls.
Lebogang(African origin), meaning 'be thankful', is a common name used for girls.
Motswane(African origin), meaning 'good', is not a very common name for boys.
Topologo(unknown origin), meaning 'relaxation', is a not-so-common name for boys.
Tshweu(African or Lesotho origin), meaning 'white', is a unique and rare Setswana name for girls.
Karabo(African origin), meaning 'answer', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Khumo (Tswana origin), meaning 'wealth', is a unique name for girls and is sometimes used as a surname.
Leago (Tswana origin), meaning 'to build', is a commonly used baby name.
Mothundi(unknown origin), meaning 'a smith', is not a very common name for boys.
Mmoloki(Tswana origin), meaning 'a savior', is not a very common name for boys.
Kopano(African and Breton origin), meaning 'united universe', is quite a popular name for boys.
Pulafel(unknown origin), meaning 'only rain', is not a common name for girls.
Kaboentle(South African origin), meaning 'precious gift', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Kgalefa(Botswana origin), meaning 'brave' or 'strength', is a good name for boys.
Olorato(African and Tswana origin), meaning 'loving' or 'happy', is not a very common name for boys.
Botshelo(South African and Botswana origin), meaning 'life', is a fairly common name for girls.
Agang(South African origin), meaning 'build', is amongst the most popular Setswana names for boys.
Tau(African and Egyptian origin), meaning 'lion', is not a common name for boys.
Lerato(African and Tswana origin), meaning 'love' or 'song of my soul', is a unique and rare name for girls.
Onkgopotse(South African origin), meaning 'remembered', is not a very common name for boys.
