#NeverBeenABetterTime

Names to inspire good

Experts tell us that how we are named can influence how we act. She named her
baby Enzokuhle. And she’s not the only one. For the past 2 years, South Africa's
most popular baby name has been Enzokuhle. It means 'to do good'.

At Sanlam, we believe actions can add even more meaning to our names.
There are many more examples of great men and women who have lived up to
their names and made a positive difference in the world.

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Johan

Champion

He who led a team to victory.

Phumzile

She who made us rest.

A champion of women’s rights.

Trevor

Ambitious

A jokester who became an international treasure.

Thulisile

She who made things quiet.

An advocate of order and social justice

Siyamthanda

We love him

A leader who won the hearts of the nation.

Francois

A free man

SA's favourite lionheart
- nothing can hold him back.

How are you living up to your name?

Visit one of our social channels and tell us what your name means and how you'll live up to it using #NeverBeenABetterTime. You could stand the chance to win R10 000 for a charity of your choice. T&Cs apply.

Kholo Salome Moseki

@KholoKhanye

#NeverBeenABetterTime my name is kholofelo meaning hope in N.Sotho, I live up to my name by bringing hope to abused girls and women, through my NGO Hadassah women and girls Ministry, I speak to women and girls, inspiring them after surviving any form of pain to dream again.

Kgothatso

@Kay_Gee22

My name is Kgothatso it means encouragement in some context comfort, you can lean on me if you are not strong. "An african name is a promise that must be fulfilled by the bearer. #NeverBeenABetterTime

Miggazfontein

@NK_Mathebula

My name is Nkgomotseng which means comfort me. In this distressful era where people care less of other people. People walk on their neighborhood with fear of another human being. It's #NeverBeenABetterTime to live up to my name by bringing relief and comfort to my generation.

Jadah Matentji

@JadahM

My name is Jadah, means Praise & Warfare Worshipper. Every Year on my Bday, 28th June, I host a Charity drive for Abused Women, Children & Girls. I call it Jadah's Angels Network, a Network of Friends who cum together on my Bday to give to Charity. That's how I Worship & Thank God.

Mthandeki Mbatha

@Vezi94

My name Mthandeki means love him and I'm gonna spread the love the same way I demand to be loved. Love is what we need in this world of negativity. #NeverBeenABetterTime

Masego Inno Leshomo

@masego_inno

My name is Masego. oh yes I can definitely say that I'm fortunate. Whatever I'm asking from God,He delivers. You know what, things are happening for me. Please allow me and the charity to share the money I'm in need of money right now please help. #NeverBeenABetterTime

Lebo

@Lady_Lee90

My name is Lebogang and I am definitely leaving up to my name I am forever grateful for everything even little things are given thanks #NeverBeenABetterTime

RA ME TSI

@ra_tsi

My name is Nthabiseng. And I'm always happy
Even though I do not count on anyone to make me happy
Kea ke thabisa #NeverBeenABetterTime

Adri Nkòòner

@Adri82694624

My name is Polite (you know African parents) but im glad im living up to its meaning because naturally I'm a well mannered person with so much respect for others irrespective of their age background. I'm Polite #NeverBeenABetterTime

IG: Vivianmabelebele

@VMabelebele

My name is Kgaugelo, and yes I live up to the meaning of my name as I always have mercy on people who ask for help from me or those I can see that they are really in need. #neverBeenABetterTime #Sanlam

TkMadlamini

@Tkz97741016

Thokozani.
I'm happy and smiling most times.I don't entertain sadness and pain.
I share my smile and kindness I also give a lot and believe human should be happy so says my name

Busiswa Nofemele

@Busiswa_N

My name is Busiswa, it means be blessed. I will use it to bless others with love, kindness and just being there when they need me the most. #NeverBeenABetterTime

Yung Dunamo

@YungDunamo17

#NeverBeenABetterTime
Kamogelo
It Means "You're Welcome"

KO #PTYUnLTD

@TheRealTrevor__

Mpho #NeverBeenABetterTime mpho
It Means "gift" as i am the first born

Palesa Pali

@palesamenong1

#NeverBeenABetterTime PALESA is a flower like a flower she flourishes,she's a beautiful,strong,intelligent girl who pushes away anything that is detrimental it's her well being she's is extremely loving & caring.

Dimphobaas

@dimphobaas

Dimpho means gifts ...so i would like to gift a charity

Unico

@ThandoOmuhle_

Noluthando- mother of love I believe I'm a loving person because I see good in everyone sometime my mom worries because she says I have a lot friends but I always tell her it's the love I show people I have lots of love to give

xolani

@xolani07789994

My name is Xolani is means "forgive each other" I have forgive everyone who has wrong me in the past #NeverBeenABetterTime

The Specialist

@Itu_Leh

#NeverBeenABetterTime to #liveyourway like today. I have come to realize that my personality enables me to live up to my name without even trying sometimes because I live for bringing joy into people's lives and smiles on their faces. A servant @ heart and in deed, that's me.

Zama

@zamathusini6

My name means to try. And I am always trying new things and I never shy away from new challenges because you will never know unless you try. #NeverBeenABetterTime

BeyondObstacle

@MbaliDonda

My name is Mbalenhle, I'm living up to it by keeping the natural beauty that God gave me, by taking a very good care of myself. Even most people says my name say what I am #NeverBeenABetterTime