Bongiwe: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Bongiwe – Meaning: be thankful – Origin: Zulu/Xhosa – Gender: Girl


Bongiwe is a Zulu/Xhosa girl's name meaning “be thankful”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Bongiwe

Meaning: Be thankful.

Origin: Zulu/Xhosa.

Popularity of Bongiwe

Bongiwe doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Bongiwe

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