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Kele

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KEH-leh'KEH-leh'2 syllables
🇳🇬Igbo
Adventurous

MEANING

Thank you

ORIGIN

Nigerian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Igbo word 'Kele' meaning to express gratitude or thanks.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Igbo culture, expressing gratitude is a significant aspect of social interactions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Kele has been used in various forms to reflect gratitude in Nigerian communities.

🇪🇸Basque
Melodic

MEANING

Swallow (bird)

ORIGIN

Basque

ETYMOLOGY

From the Basque word 'Kele', referring to the bird known for its migration.

CULTURAL NOTES

Swallows are often associated with good luck and safe travel in Basque culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Swallows have long been symbols of hope and renewal in many European cultures.

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FAQs About Kele

The name Kele means "Thank you" in Igbo, "Swallow (bird)" in Basque.
Kele has Nigerian and Basque origins. Derived from the Igbo word 'Kele' meaning to express gratitude or thanks.
Kele is pronounced KEH-leh (KEH-leh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Kele include Kel, Keli.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Kele include Liam, Amara, Nina.
The most common spelling is Kele. Alternative spellings include Kellay, Kelley.