Sotho · Tswana

Thato

Pronounced TAH-toShare

Meaning: Will; desire

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Sotho and Tswana name centered on will or desire. It is used across genders and has a compact two-syllable shape.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Thato comes from Sotho and Tswana.

More like Thato

More African names
Sotho · Tswana

Mpho

Gift

Rare gem
Xhosa

Zola

Calm

Uncommon
Yoruba

Ayo

Joy

Rare gem
Yoruba · Norwegian · Polish

Ola

Wealth or honor in Yoruba; other origins have separate meanings

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Thando

Love

Rare gem
Ava for iPhone

Meet more names like Thato in Ava.

Meet one name at a time, with its meaning and origin up front and its story a tap away. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share them with your partner.

Meet Ava
Ava’s Explore tab: names rising right now, and collections such as Rising, On screen, Bridge names and Rare gems.
Development preview