Kanye (name)

Kanye
Pronunciation/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/
GenderMale
Origin
Word/name
MeaningNext in line (Yoruba)
Let's give (Igbo)
Only one (Swahili)
Region of originNigeria, South America, North American
Other names
Related namesAdekanye, Kainene

Kanye (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) is a Yoruba, Igbo and Swahili name. In Yoruba culture, the name means "next in line". In Igbo culture, 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 one".

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.