Bongani (given name)

Bongani is a masculine given name, derived from the Nguni word bonga, meaning "to give thanks."

. Notable people with the given name include:

• Bongani Jele (born 1986), South African cricket umpire
• Bongani Khumalo (born 1987), South African footballer
• Bongani Mahlangu (born 1979), South African boxer
• Bongani Masuku, South African vocalist
• Bongani Mayosi (1967–2018), South African cardiology professor
• Bongani Msomi, South African politician
• Bongani Mwelase (born 1982), South African boxer
• Bongani Ndodana-Breen (born 1975), South African composer
• Bongani Ndulula (born 1989), South African footballer
• Bongani Zungu (born 1992), South African footballer