Kanye (name)
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Kanye (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) is a Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, name. In Yoruba culture, the name means "next in line".[1] In Igbo culture, the name means "let's give".[2] The name or word Kanye can also be derived from Bantu languages indigenous to the Swahili people of Eastern Africa meaning "only once".
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| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ |
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| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | |
| Meaning | Next in line (Yoruba) Let's give (Igbo) Only one (Swahili) |
| Region of origin | Nigeria, South America, North American |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Adekanye, Kainene |
People
- Kanye West (born 1977), American rapper, singer, musician, record producer.
- Kanye Udoh (born 2002), American football running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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