Dele

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Dele means "one who comes home triumphantly" or "the one who brings happiness".
Pronunciation
DAY-LAY
Dele is pronounced "deh-ley" or "deh-leh" with the stress on the first syllable.
Popularity
Dele is not a very common name worldwide, but it has gained popularity in some places such as Nigeria, Ghana, and other African countries.

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Dele Name meanings & History

Dele is a Yoruba name that originates from the Western African country of Nigeria. Dele means "one who comes home triumphantly" or "the one who brings happiness". An uncommonly used name from the West African country of Nigeria. This name is commonly pronounced as 'Deli' but this is not the real way on how to pronounce this name. The name Dele is used as a first name by parents who would like to give their child a short and simple African name with significant meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Dele: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dele:

D: Domestic,Demanding,Dutiful,Daddy,Doting,Determined

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten,Environment

L: Liaison,Legal,Lover,Languid,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely

Dele is:

  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some notable individuals named Dele include Nigerian retired footballer, Adeleye Aniyikaye, who goes by the nickname "Dele," and Nigerian musician and actor, Adekunle Kosoko, who also goes by "Adekunle Gold" and "Dele Gold."

2.) Dele (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) rash; noble

Other Forms: Del, Dell


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