Adekunle

Adekunle is a boy's name that originates from Nigeria. The English translation of the name is 'the crown returns to the home.'

What does the name Adekunle mean?

The name Adekunle comes from Nigeria and means in English 'the crown returns to the home.' Its roots lie in the Yoruba language, composed of the three components adé for 'crown,' kún for 'to fill,' 'to be full,' or 'to refill,' and ilé for 'home' or 'house.'

Where does the name Adekunle come from?

The name Adekunle is a male first name from the Yoruba language meaning 'the crown returns to the home.' The individual elements consist of adé, which means 'crown,' kún, which stands for 'to fill,' 'to be full,' or 'to refill,' and ilé, which means 'home' or 'house.' These terms all originate from the Yoruba language, which is widely spoken in Nigeria.

How do you pronounce Adekunle?

The pronunciation of Adekunle is four syllables, clearly structured and rhythmic. In English pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-de-kun-le' [adekunˈleː], with alternating open and closed syllables. The 'k' sound in the middle provides a clear structure, while the long 'e' at the end gently fades. These characteristics give the name Adekunle a balanced and stable sound quality, with clear guidance and a calm finish.

Popularity

In Germany, Adekunle is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2013 at 3,619th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ade

Famous people

• Adekunle Babatunde (football player from Nigeria)
• Adekunle Lukmon (Nigerian football player)