Kanye (name)
Kanye /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ is a Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Zulu and Xhosa name. In Yoruba culture, the name means "next in line".[1] In Igbo cutlure, the name means "let's give". The name or word Kanye can also be derived from Bantu languages indigenous to the Swahili people of Eastern Africa meaning "only once"; "only one" and "to shine". In Zulu and Xhosa cultures of South Africa, UzuKhanye means "ought to shine".
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | |
| Meaning | Next in line (Yoruba) Let's give (Igbo) Only one (Swahili) Ought to shine (Zulu, Xhosa) |
| Region of origin | Nigeria, South Africa, South America, North American |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Adekanye, Kainene |
People
- Kanye West (born 1977), American rapper, singer, musician, record producer.
Notes
- "User-submitted name Kanye - Behind the Name". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
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