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Yewande

Yewande is a girls' name of African origin meaning “mother has returned.” Yewande is a Yoruba name meaning 'mother has returned,' given when a female child is believed to be the reincarnation…

how do you pronounce Yewande?

yeh-WAHN-deh

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what does Yewande mean?

The name Yewande means “mother has returned.” It comes from the African language tradition.

Yewande is a Yoruba name meaning 'mother has returned,' given when a female child is believed to be the reincarnation of a deceased grandmother or maternal figure. Like the male equivalent Babatunde, it reflects the Yoruba belief in ancestral return and the continuity of family spirit.

who are famous people named Yewande?

  • Yewande Biala (Irish-Nigerian scientist and television personality)

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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