Tunde
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tunde
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Tunde comes from the Yoruba language and means 'the returner'. This name is particularly common in West Africa, especially in Nigeria.
What does the name Tunde mean?
Tunde is a masculine first name that means 'the returner' in Yoruba. The name has its roots in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. Additionally, it can be interpreted as a short form of the African name Babatunde, which means 'the father returns'.
Where does the name Tunde come from?
Tunde is a masculine first name with origins in the Yoruba language, meaning 'the returner'. The Yoruba languages are among the African and Nigerian languages in West Africa.
How do you pronounce Tunde?
Tun-de
Popularity
In Germany, Tunde is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Tunde achieved its best ranking in 2018 at 3,918th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Tunde
Where does the name Tunde come from?
Tunde has its roots in the Yoruba language, which is spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria.
What does the name Tunde mean?
The name Tunde means 'the returner' and can also be interpreted as a short form of the name Babatunde, which means 'the father returns'.
How popular is the name Tunde?
Tunde is widely used in Nigeria and among the Yoruba community, but it is less known in other regions.