name
Kanté
kahn-TAY
/kɑːnˈteɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kahnTAY
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Soninke / Mande (Mali, Guinea)
- Meaning
- Blacksmith caste lineage; associated with metalworking artisans
- Gender
- unisex
- Also spelled
- Kante, Kanthe
Pronunciation tips
Stress the final syllable; the n is nasal.
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