ThinkabaraTunde: meaning and origin
Tunde
“One who returns (Yoruba)”
About the name Tunde
Tunde is a boy’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “one who returns (Yoruba)”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More African names
- Amari 🧒Strength, eternal · African
- Chidi 👦God exists (Igbo) · African
- Jabari 👦Brave, fearless (Swahili) · African
- Jelani 👦Mighty (Swahili) · African
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
Sibling name ideas (African, girls)
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Ama 👧Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
- Amara 👧Grace (Igbo) · African
- Ayana 👧Beautiful flower · African
- Folami 👧Respect and honor me (Yoruba) · African
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
More boy names starting with T
- Theo 👦Gift of God; a short form of Theodore · Greek
- Theodore 👦Gift of God · Greek
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Thomas 👦Twin (from Aramaic) · Greek
- Tobias 👦God is good · Hebrew
- Tristan 👦Tumult, noise; a hero of Arthurian legend · Welsh
- Tucker 👦Fabric pleater · English
- Tyrone 👦Land of Eoghan (from an Irish county), popular in African American families · African American
Questions and answers
What does the name Tunde mean?
Tunde is a name of African origin. It means: one who returns (Yoruba).
Is Tunde a boy or girl name?
Tunde is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Tunde have?
Tunde has 5 letters and about 1 syllable.