Tunde is a unisex name, originally a diminutive form of a Yoruba name for a native of Nigeria which also means "returns". Hence, when Tunde is combined with other Yoruba words such as Baba (father) or Yeye/Iya/Mama (mother) to form Babatunde and Yetunde respectively, the meaning becomes 'father or mother has returned'. Similarly, Omo (son) or Ola (wealth) can be added to Tunde.
Gender | Unisex |
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Language(s) | Yoruba |
Origin | |
Word/name | Nigeria |
Meaning | returns |
Region of origin | South western Nigerian |
Notable persons with the name Tunde include:
- Tunde Adebimpe (born 1975), American actor, director and musician
- Tunde Adisa, Nigerian para table tennis player
- Tunde Baiyewu (born 1965), British-Nigerian singer
- Tunde Idiagbon (1942–1999), Nigerian soldier
- Tunde Jegede (born 1972), Nigerian composer and musician
- Tunde Nightingale (1922–1981), Nigerian musician
See also
editExternal links
edit- Tunde on YorubaName.com