Yetunde
Meaningmother has returned · Yoruba
Yetunde is an African girl name meaning “mother has returned”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationYetunde peaked in 1972, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Yetunde you'd meet today is about 53 years old.
- HistoryYetunde first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yetunde
Yetunde is a girl name of African origin meaning “mother has returned”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Yetunde
What does the name Yetunde mean?
Yetunde means “mother has returned” and comes from Yoruba.
What is the origin of the name Yetunde?
Yetunde is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Yoruba. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).
Is Yetunde a boy or girl name?
Yetunde is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yetunde?
Yetunde is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2004. It peaked at #5,109 in 1972, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Yetunde?
Yetunde is an African girl name meaning “mother has returned”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.