Tumelo is a Sotho-Tswana name meaning “faith” or “belief,” used as both given name and surname.

Meaning & Origin:
From the Sotho/Tswana word “tumelo” (faith), representing spiritual conviction. As a surname, it often indicates a family’s religious values, common in Botswana and South Africa.

Notable People:
Tumelo Motlagale (South African athlete), Tumelo Ramaphori (musician).