Tswana Names for Girls

Spirited yet gentle in sound, Maru is a multicultural and unisex option. Associated with an internet-famous cat from Japan, a Māori god of war and fresh water, and a character in the game Stardew Valley, it makes an appealing and intriguing choice.
 
Maru has a variety of different meanings depending on what root you follow. In Japanese, it means "circle", while in Amharic, it has the sweet meaning of "honey". In Tswana, it is related to the clouds and to rain, but as a Spanish name, it is a contracted form of Maria Eugenia, meaning "beloved and wellborn".
 
It may additionally have its roots in Sanskrit, from which it means "desert, dry, sandy" and in Māori, from which it could mean "safety" or "gentle".

Maru

A unisex name, largely used in South Africa, Karabo is a spirited and spiritual choice, meaning "answer", "response", or "resolution". Notable (female) bearers include soccer players Karabo "Cream" Dhlamini and Karabo Makhurubetshi, artist Karabo Poppy, and politician Karabo Khakhau. 
 
There was also a character called Karabo in the popular South African soap drama, Generations, played by Connie Ferguson since the 90s, and the name is also borne by content creators Karabo Mareka and Karabo Mekgwe.

Tswana Names for Girls

The names

Maru

Karabo