Tunde is a unisex name, originally a diminutive form of a Yoruba language, Yoruba name for a native of Nigeria which also means "returns". Hence, when ''Tunde'' is combined with other Yoruba words such as ''Baba'' (father) or ''Yeye/Iya/Mama'' (mother) to form ''Babatunde'' and ''Yetunde'' respectively, the meaning becomes 'father or mother has returned'. Similarly, ''Omo'' (son) or ''Ola'' (wealth) can be added to Tunde.
Notable persons with the name Tunde include:
*Tunde Adebimpe (born 1975), American actor, director and musician
*Tunde Adisa, Nigerian para table tennis player
*Tunde Baiyewu (born 1965), British-Nigerian singer
*Tunde Idiagbon (1942–1999), Nigerian soldier
*Tunde Jegede (born 1972), Nigerian composer and musician
*Tunde Nightingale (1922–1981), Nigerian musician
See also
*Babatunde
*Yetunde
*Tünde, Hungarian female given name
External links
Tundeon YorubaName.com
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Unisex given names
Yoruba given names
Nigerian names