Kanye

Kanye Meaning & Origin

About Kanye
The name "Kanye" is of African origin, specifically from the Bantu language spoken in East Africa. It means "to give" or "to bring" in Swahili. The name carries connotations of generosity, abundance, and the act of bestowing or presenting something to others. It is often used as a given name for boys, reflecting the desire for the child to grow up to be a giving and generous individual.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kanye are male.

Kanye Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N Y IY0
🌐 IPA
/kanye*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanye in Braille

Here's how to represent Kanye in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Kanye in braille

How to Spell the Name Kanye in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Kanye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kanye in sign language

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