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At a Glance: Name: Babatunde – Meaning: father has returned – Origin: Yoruba – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: bah-bah-TOON-day
Babatunde is a Yoruba name meaning "father has returned," pronounced bah-bah-TOON-day. It's used in the U.S. Social Security data as a boy's name, with recorded use from 1971 through 2010.
Meaning & Origin of Babatunde
Meaning: Father has returned.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Babatunde
Phonetic: bah-bah-TOON-day IPA: /ˌbɑːbɑːˈtuːndeɪ/
Popularity of Babatunde
Babatunde reached its highest U.S. ranking in 1978, at #2943 with 14 babies given the name that year. By 2010, the last year on record, it had dropped to #9796 with just 7 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2010.
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FAQ
What does the name Babatunde mean?
Father has returned.
How do you pronounce Babatunde?
Babatunde is pronounced bah-bah-TOON-day (IPA: /ˌbɑːbɑːˈtuːndeɪ/).
Is Babatunde a popular name right now?
Babatunde peaked at #2943 in 1978 and is ranked #9796 as of 2010. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2010.)
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