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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mother has returned
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- yeh-TOON-day
Yetunde is a Yoruba name meaning "mother has returned," pronounced yeh-TOON-day. It's a name with a clear, meaningful story attached, and its rhythm is easy to say once you hear it.
Meaning & Origin of Yetunde
Meaning: Mother has returned.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Yetunde
yeh-TOON-dayIPA /jé.tún.dé/
Popularity of Yetunde
In U.S. Social Security records, Yetunde peaked at #5472 in 1972 with 10 babies, and its latest ranking was #18762 in 2004 with 5 babies. It has always been a rare choice, which means a child with this name is very unlikely to share it with classmates.
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FAQ
What does the name Yetunde mean?
Mother has returned.
How do you pronounce Yetunde?
Yetunde is pronounced yeh-TOON-day (IPA: /jé.tún.dé/).
Is Yetunde a popular name right now?
Yetunde peaked at #5472 in 1972 and is ranked #18762 as of 2004. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2004.)
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