Please forgive; stay in peace
Derived from the Zulu word 'uxolo', meaning peace or forgiveness. It is often given as a name expressing a desire for harmony within a family or community. While traditionally masculine in South Africa, it is increasingly used as a gender-neutral or feminine choice in the United States.
Less common today
Xolani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,124 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent South African broadcaster and journalist
