Kanye (/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/) is a Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, name. In Yoruba culture, the name means "next in line".[1] In Igbo culture, the name means "let's give".[2] The name or word Kanye can also be derived from Bantu languages indigenous to the Swahili people of Eastern Africa meaning "only once".
People
- Kanye West (born 1977), American rapper, singer, musician, record producer.
- Kanye Udoh (born 2002), American football running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
References
- ^ "User-submitted name Kanye - Behind the Name". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ "Kanye Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity". MomJunction. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-10-06.