Ayanda (given name)

Ayanda is a given name, derived from the Nguni word ukwanda/kwandile, meaning "to increase/multiply/to grow/expand.". Notable people with the name include:

• Ayanda Bans, South African politician
• Ayanda Borotho (born 1981), South African actress
• Ayanda Daweti (born 1990), South African actor and musician
• Ayanda Denge (1982–2019), South African transgender activist
• Ayanda Dlamini (born 1984), South African footballer
• Ayanda Dlodlo, South African politician
• Ayanda Dube (born 1989), Swazi model
• Ayanda Gcaba (born 1986), South African footballer
• Ayanda Hlubi (born 2004), South African cricketer
• Ayanda Jiya (born 1987), South African singer
• Ayanda Kota (1976–2024), South African activist
• Ayanda Lubelo (born 1992), South African footballer
• Ayanda Mabulu (born 1981), South African artist
• Ayanda Malinga (born 1998), South African rugby player
• Ayanda Ndulani (born 1997), South African boxer
• Ayanda Ngila (1992–2022), South African land activist
• Ayanda Nkili (born 1990), South African footballer
• Ayanda Nkosi (born 1993), South African footballer
• Ayanda Patosi (born 1992), South African footballer
• Ayanda Sishuba (born 2005), Belgian footballer