Gender: Male
Origin: African
Meaning: Symbolizes the return or arrival of a loved one.
Pronunciation: wayl, /weɪl/, W EY L
Popularity Rank: #10,647
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug ", which became popular in his hometown of Washington D.C. and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. Wale signed with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, and after a three-label bidding war, he entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 3, 2024
Derived from the Yoruba word 'Oluwale' meaning 'arriving home' or 'come home'. It symbolizes the return or arrival of a loved one.
The name Wale is of African origin and means Symbolizes the return or arrival of a loved one.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Wale is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wayl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /weɪl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W EY L
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Wale is recorded 4,702 times globally, ranking it as the 10,647th most common name worldwide.
Wale is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 3,280 occurrences, making it the 422th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Wale is found among 1 in every 354 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #422 | 1 : 354 |
| United States of America | #7,947 | 1 : 6,603 |
| Saudi Arabia | #13,046 | 1 : 16,815 |
| United Kingdom | #4,571 | 1 : 3,704 |
| Egypt | #19,274 | 1 : 24,935 |
| South Africa | #14,135 | 1 : 33,027 |
| Italy | #14,381 | 1 : 17,917 |
| Iraq | #14,871 | 1 : 18,930 |
| Tunisia | #7,303 | 1 : 10,588 |
| Sudan | #15,141 | 1 : 32,778 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wale from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug ", which became popular in his hometown of Washington D.C. and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. Wale signed with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, and after a three-label bidding war, he entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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