Thato is a Sotho-Tswana name meaning "Love/ God's will." Notable people with the name include:
Thato Brian Chilombo (born 1997) Thato Batshegi (born 1988), Motswana boxer Thato Lingwati (born 1992), South African soccer player Thato Mokeke (born 1989), South African soccer player Thato Rantao Mwosa, Motswana-American writer, director and illustrator Thato Saul (born 1995), South African musician Thato Sikwane (born 1972), Motswana disk jockey Thato Siska, Motswana footballer Thato Thinyane, Mosotho Human Rights Defender
Surname Gloria Thato (born 1989), South African soccer player