Thapelo
Meaningprayer · Tswana
Thapelo is an African boy name meaning “prayer”, with Tswana roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funThapelo doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Thapelo would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Thapelo
Thapelo is a boy name of African origin meaning “prayer”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Thapelo at school.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Thapelo
What does the name Thapelo mean?
Thapelo means “prayer” and comes from Tswana. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sajid (“one who prostrates in prayer”) and Pemphero (“prayer”).
What is the origin of the name Thapelo?
Thapelo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tswana. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Thapelo a boy or girl name?
Thapelo is a boy name.
What names are similar to Thapelo?
If you like Thapelo, you might also like Sajid and Pemphero.
What should I know before naming my baby Thapelo?
Thapelo is an African boy name meaning “prayer”, with Tswana roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.