AthleteSouth African1989 – present
Saray Khumalo
First Black South African woman to summit Mount Everest
Biography
South African mountaineer and motivational speaker known for summiting Mount Everest in 2016, becoming the first South African woman of color to reach the world's highest peak.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
South African
Born
1989
Thinking about the name
Saray
Hebrew origin
“A streamlined, modern variant of Sara, Saray uses the trendy -ay ending popular in contemporary naming (similar to Leah becoming Lea). The name maintains the classic 'princess' meaning while feeling fresh and current, appealing to parents seeking a traditional name with contemporary styling.”