Yoruba

Kehinde

Pronounced keh-HIN-dayShare

Meaning: Comes last; the second-born twin

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Kehinde means “comes last” in Yoruba and traditionally names the second-born twin. It is a birth-order name with a specific family context, rather than a generic description of youth or beauty.

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Kehinde comes from Yoruba.

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