Nthabiseng

Nthabiseng is a feminine given name of Sotho origin. Derived from the verb thabisa, meaning "make happy, delight".

The name embodies positive emotions and the wish for joy, reflecting a cultural tradition of bestowing aspirational or expressive names. It shares its root with the unisex name Lethabo ("joy", used in both Sotho and Tswana), and is feminine counterpart to the masculine Thabo ("joy"), as well as related to Thabang ("be joyful", a Tswana name).

Notable Bearers

Notable people with the name Nthabiseng include:

• Nthabiseng Khunou (born 1969), a South African politician and Member of Parliament.
• Nthabiseng Majiya (born 2004), a South African footballer who plays for the women's national team.
• Nthabiseng Mokoena, a South African intersex rights activist.
• Nthabiseng Mokoena (archaeologist), a South African archaeologist and academic.
• Nthabiseng Mosia, a South African-Ghanaian businessperson.