PhumelelePhumelele is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Phumelele Bhengu, South African footballer Phumelele Stone Sizani, South African politicianWhile "Phumelele" can be viewed as a masculine name on the basis that there are a few male public figures with that name it is important to note that many women in South Africa share that name. In direct translation "Phumelele" simply means to "succeed".