Dele
Meaningarrives home · Yoruba
Dele is an African boy name meaning “arrives home”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Dele
Dele is a boy name of African origin meaning “arrives home”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Dele at school.
Origin:African names
Other spellings of Dele
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Dele
What does the name Dele mean?
Dele means “arrives home” and comes from Yoruba. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Oladele (“wealth arrives home”).
What is the origin of the name Dele?
Dele is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Dele a boy or girl name?
Dele is a boy name.
What names are similar to Dele?
If you like Dele, you might also like Delle and Oladele. Delle is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Dele?
Dele is an African boy name meaning “arrives home”, with Yoruba roots. Yoruba names often tell a story, such as the circumstances of a child's birth or a family's hopes. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.