Kanye (Igbo name)

Pronunciation	/ˈkɑːnjeɪ/
Gender	Male
Word/name	Igbo people
Meaning	Let's give (God praise)
Region of origin	Nigeria
Related names	Adekanye, Kainene

Kanye /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ is an Igbo name meaning "Let's give" or to give honor, tribute. The name is usually a shorter version of another name e.g. Kanyechukwuekele ("let's give God praise").

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