Wale
Meaning of Wale
The name Wale is a distinctive and culturally rich choice for a baby boy. Pronounced as "wayl" (/weɪl/), this name has gained modest popularity in the United States over the past decade, with its highest rank being 6290 in 2020. The name Wale can be associated with various origins, including African roots where it is often short for names like Olawale, meaning "come home" or "return home" in Yoruba. This gives the name a profound sense of heritage and belonging. While not extremely common, its unique sound and meaningful background make it an appealing choice for parents seeking something both modern and deeply rooted in tradition. A notable variation of Wale is Wally, which offers a more casual and familiar alternative.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as wayl (/weɪl/)
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Notable People Named Wale
| Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, also known as Wale, is an American rapper who gained recognition in 2006 and signed to Allido Records after releasing popular mixtapes. |
| Chief Wale Ogunyemi, OFR was a Nigerian veteran dramatist, film actor, playwright, and Yoruba language scholar. |
| Wale Tinubu - Jubril Adewale "Wale" Tinubu is a Nigerian business executive and lawyer, serving as the group chief executive of Oando PLC. |
| Wale Adebanwi is a Nigerian-born scholar known for his work in race relations, nationalism, and African studies, and is the first Black Rhodes Professor at St Antony's College, Oxford. |
| Wale Adenuga is a Nigerian former cartoonist and publisher, now a series producer, renowned for creating popular publications like Ikebe Super, Binta and Friends, and Super Story, which have been adapted into television series by his production company Wale Adenuga Production (WAP). |
| Walé Adeyemi MBE is a British-Nigerian fashion designer known for his work with B-side, New Era, and as a stylist to various celebrities. |
