Mbongeni
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Nguni |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Southern Africa |
| Meaning | To give thanks/To praise |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Rendani Dumisani Dumisile |
Mbongeni is a given name, derived from the Nguni word ukubonga, meaning "to praise". Notable people with the name include:
- Mbongeni Buthelezi (born 1966), South African artist
- Mbongeni Khumalo, South African poet
- Mbongeni Mzimela, South African footballer
- Mbongeni Ngema, South African writer
- Phesheya Mbongeni Dlamini, politician