Kanye Name meanings & History

The name Kanye is derived from the name "Kanyé" which means "first-born" in the Yoruba language of Nigeria. Meaning uncertain. It could be from the name of a town in Botswana (of Tswana origin). Yoruba, Igbo, Xhosa and Fula meanings have also been suggested. It is borne by the American rapper Kanye West (1977-), and the name briefly appeared on the United States top 1000 list in 2004 when he released his debut album. The name Kanye is used primarily in the United States among African American families.

Zodiac Sign of Kanye: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kanye:

K: Karate,Kind,Karma,Kundalini

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action

N: Nitpicking,Nutrition,Neat,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

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

Kanye is:

• a Refined name
• a Simple name
• a Strong name
• a Wholesome name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Kanye is the rapper and music producer Kanye West, who is known for his chart-topping albums and bold personality.