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Wale

WAH-leh

/ˈwɑːlɛ/

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Wale

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Yoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning
He/she has come home.
Gender
male

Common mispronunciations

WAYL (like the name)WAL

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