Find out how popular the first name Akintunde has been for the last 25 years (from 1975 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Akintunde by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Akintunde is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Akintunde.

The history of the first name Akintunde

The name Akintunde originates from the Yoruba language of West Africa, specifically Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the words "akin" meaning brave or valiant and "tunde" meaning to return or revisit. The name can be translated to mean "the brave one has returned" or "the valiant one revisits."

Akintunde is a traditional Yoruba name that has been in use for centuries, dating back to the pre-colonial era in Nigeria. The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, with a rich cultural heritage and a long history of naming traditions. The name reflects the importance placed on bravery and valor in Yoruba culture.

While the exact origin of the name is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have been used among the Yoruba people since ancient times. There are few historical records mentioning the name specifically, as written records in Yoruba culture were relatively scarce until more recent centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Akintunde can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba explorer and missionary who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther's works, which included translations of the Bible into Yoruba, featured the name Akintunde.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Akintunde. Akintunde Akinyemi (1930-2018) was a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1980s. Akintunde Akinwande (born 1968) is a former professional boxer from Nigeria who held multiple heavyweight titles in the 1990s.

Other notable individuals with the name Akintunde include Akintunde Emiola (1929-2010), a Nigerian sculptor and artist, and Akintunde Ige (1935-2001), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice in the late 1990s. Akintunde Ibitayo Ebenezer (1901-1965) was a Nigerian educationist and clergyman who played a significant role in the establishment of the Iwo Anglican Grammar School in western Nigeria.

While the name Akintunde has its roots in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond its region of origin. The name continues to be used widely among the Yoruba people and has also been adopted by individuals of other ethnic groups, both within Nigeria and in the broader African diaspora.

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