Yoruba

Adunni

Pronounced ah-DOO-neeShare

Meaning: Pleasant to have; sweet to have

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Àdùnní is a Yoruba praise name expressing the pleasure of having someone in one’s life. Its sweetness describes a cherished person and personality.

Nicknames

  • Dunni

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Adunni comes from Yoruba.

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