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Kunene

By Sangeetha Sivaguru Senior Content Specialist
Updated: Sep 17, 2024 | 👁️ 93 Views | 🔊 7 Pronunciations
✔️ Fact Checked by Olivia Musembi (Senior Content Writer)

Gender: Unisex

Origin: African (Swahili)

Meaning: Strong and powerful leader

Pronunciation: ku-nay-nay, /kuˈneɪneɪ/, K Y UW N IY N

Popularity Rank: #106,492

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  • 1. Kunene Meaning
  • 2. Kunene Pronunciation Guide
  • 3. Record your pronunciation of Kunene
  • 4. Translations of Kunene
  • 5. Kunene Name Popularity
  • 6. Latest News about Kunene
  • 7. Kunene Name Poster
  • 8. Names similar to Kunene

Kunene Meaning

  • Strong and powerful leader
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    sangeetha on September 17, 2024
  • Origin - African (Swahili)
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    sangeetha on September 17, 2024

Derived from the Swahili word 'kunene' meaning 'giant'. It symbolizes strength, power, and leadership. It is a popular name in various African cultures.

The name Kunene is of African (Swahili) origin and means Strong and powerful leader. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.

Kunene is commonly found in South Africa, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, and 6 more countries.

Kunene Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic Pronunciation: ku-nay-nay

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kuˈneɪneɪ/

ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K Y UW N IY N

K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)

Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)

UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)

N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)

IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)

N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)

This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'

The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.

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Translations of Kunene

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Kunene Name Popularity

At NamesLook, the name Kunene is recorded 219 times globally, ranking it as the 106,492th most common name worldwide.

Kunene is most prevalent in South Africa, with 210 occurrences, making it the 6,281th most popular name in the country.

In South Africa, the name Kunene is found among 1 in every 11166 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.

Kunene Popularity by Country

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List of countries the name Kunene is rarely found

📰 Latest News about Kunene

Stay updated with the most recent news about Kunene. Read on to catch up with Kunene's latest headlines

Last Updated: July 8, 2024 03:36 AM (GMT + 5.30)

  • 'Abahambe': PA's Kenny Kunene vindicated DA is not on Lesufi's executive council - IOL
    Source: IOL | Published on: July 04, 2024
  • Watch: Midrand man's murder caught on camera – family loses faith in police, NPA, after plea deal offer - LNN ... - The Citizen
    Source: The Citizen | Published on: July 02, 2024
  • WATCH | AfriForum to assist family of murdered victim after plea deal controversy - News24
    Source: News24 | Published on: July 02, 2024
  • Drought threatens voter registration in Kunene - MSN
    Source: MSN | Published on: June 28, 2024
  • Malema sues Kunene over cigarette and drugs smuggling allegations | City Press - News24
    Source: News24 | Published on: June 26, 2024
  • Fleurhof Metrobus Murder: This was a well-orchestrated hit by professionals - Kunene - POWER 98.7 - POWER 98.7
    Source: POWER 98.7 | Published on: June 26, 2024
  • #YouthMonth: Golden Hour Skincare founders, Bonolo Matjila and Patience Kunene - Bizcommunity.com
    Source: Bizcommunity.com | Published on: June 19, 2024
  • Legendary KZN guitarist, Madala Kunene, needs medical help - The Witness | Your compass in the community
    Source: The Witness | Your compass in the community | Published on: April 11, 2024
  • In Namibia's Kunene Region, Government Initiative Helps Livestock Farmers Cope With Recurring Droughts - Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
    Source: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting | Published on: November 20, 2023
  • Climate Adaptation in Namibia's Drought-Stricken Kunene Region - Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
    Source: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting | Published on: November 01, 2023
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Names similar to Kunene

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