Wiame
Yoruba · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Wiame
Wiame is a West African name, primarily from the Yoruba language, derived from the elements "wi" (to bring/carry) and "ame" (child), meaning "a child brought forth" or "one who brings a child."
The name is used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and other West African communities, with roots in traditional Yoruba naming practices where names reflect circumstances of birth or parental aspirations.
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Etymology
Wiame is a West African name, primarily from the Yoruba language, derived from the elements "wi" (to bring/carry) and "ame" (child), meaning "a child brought forth" or "one who brings a child."
The name is used among Yoruba people of Nigeria and other West African communities, with roots in traditional Yoruba naming practices where names reflect circumstances of birth or parental aspirations.
Wiame currently ranks #4,056 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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