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Kehinde

“The second-born of twins; the one who comes last”

keh-HEEN-deh

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Origin

Yoruba

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

keh-HEEN-deh

Gender

unisex

Cultural Significance

In Yoruba twin tradition, Kehinde is considered the elder twin who sent Taiwo ahead to scout the world.

Variants & Spellings

Kenny

Notable People

Kehinde Wiley, artist

Related Names

Taiwo

First to taste the world; first-born twin

Idowu

Born after twins

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