Yoruba

Kunle

Pronounced KOON-layShare

Meaning: Short form of several Yoruba names

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kunle shortens names such as Adekunle, Ayokunle and Olakunle. Their first elements differ, so crown, joy and wealth should not be combined into a single fixed translation for every Kunle.

Spellings & variants

  • Olakunle
  • Adekunle

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Works everywhere
  • Short

Origins

Kunle comes from Yoruba.

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