Thando is a unisex given name, common in southern Africa, which means "love". It may refer to:Thando Nomhle McLaren, pen name Na'ima B. Robert, South African/British author Thando Bula, South African cricketer Thando Mgqolozana, South African writer Thando Mngomeni, South African football (soccer) player Thando Ntini, South African cricketer Thando Sikwila, Zimbabwean/Australian singer Thando Thabethe, South African actress