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Kunle

Boy name · African

Meaningthe home is filled · Yoruba

Kunle is an African boy name meaning “the home is filled”, 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.

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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 Kunle

Kunle is a boy name of African origin meaning “the home is filled”. 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 Kunle at school.

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Questions about the name Kunle

What does the name Kunle mean?

Kunle means “the home is filled” and comes from Yoruba.

What is the origin of the name Kunle?

Kunle 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 Kunle a boy or girl name?

Kunle is a boy name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kunle?

Kunle is an African boy name meaning “the home is filled”, 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.