Names Seretse

Seretse

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"the clay that binds together" or "he who brings happiness"
Popularity
The name Seretse is not commonly used outside of Botswana but has gained some recognition in recent years thanks to its historical and cultural significance.

cartoon of the name Seretse
Cartoon of Seretse

Seretse Name meanings & History

"the clay that binds together" or "he who brings happiness". Means “the clay that binds" in Tswana.Seretse Khama (1921-1980) was the first President of Botswana, in office from 1966 to 1980. He was the son of Queen Tebogo and Sekgoma Khama II, the paramount chief of the Bamangwato people, and the grandson of Khama III, their king. Seretse is typically used as a given name for boys in Botswana and other Setswana-speaking communities. It may also be used as a family name in some instances.

Zodiac Sign of Seretse: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Seretse:

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Sensuality,Sex,Success,Security

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

T: Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tacky

Seretse is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

The most well-known person with the name Seretse is undoubtedly Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana. Other notable individuals with this name include Seretse Moapare, a former Botswanan politician, and Seretse Jantjie, a South African Sign Language interpreter who gained international attention for his work at Nelson Mandela's funeral.