Wale

Wale Meaning & Origin

About Wale
The name "Wale" is of Nigerian origin and is commonly used among the Yoruba people. It means "arrive home" or "return" in Yoruba. It symbolizes the joy and celebration that comes with the return of a loved one, emphasizing the importance of family and community bonds. The name "Wale" carries a sense of belonging and signifies the hope for a safe and successful journey.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wale are male.

Wale Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/weɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wale in Braille

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

The name Wale in braille

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

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

The name Wale in sign language

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