Kehinde
/K-EH-HH-HH-IH-N-D-EH-HH/
The second twin who arrives last and comes after
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This page tells you what Kehinde means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Kehinde is a Christian unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning “The second twin who arrives last and comes after”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
Kehinde is a unisex's name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The second twin who arrives last and comes after" and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Kehinde is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among African, Nigerian families, Kehinde carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Kehinde
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Kehinde lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Kehinde's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Kehinde's saint & feast day →What does Kehinde's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Kehinde resonates in either tradition.
Kehinde's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Kehinde's full reading →
Does Kehinde go with your family's names?
Kehinde breaks into 9 sounds: /K-EH-HH-HH-IH-N-D-EH-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Kehinde sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Kehinde beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Kehinde — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Kehinde
If Kehinde resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian unisex names from the Unique cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian unisex names that open with the same syllables as Kehinde
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Common questions about Kehinde
What does the name Kehinde mean?
Kehinde means "The second twin who arrives last and comes after." It is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Kehinde a boy or girl name?
Kehinde is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Kehinde?
Kehinde is of Yoruba origin, used in Christian, Muslim traditions, commonly among African, Nigerian families.
Is Kehinde a Christian name?
Yes. Kehinde is a unisex name traditionally used in Christian families, of Yoruba origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Kehinde mean in Yoruba?
Kehinde originates from Yoruba, where it means "The second twin who arrives last and comes after."
What are common nicknames for Kehinde?
Common short forms of Kehinde include Kehi.
What is the numerology of Kehinde?
Kehinde has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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