Mende
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mende
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Mende is an African first name that is used for both boys and girls. Translated, the name means 'the one from the Mende tribe'.
What does the name Mende mean?
The name Mende is used for both boys and girls and carries the meaning 'the one from the Mende tribe'. Furthermore, there is the feminine name Mendê, which comes from Kurdish and means 'the edible grass', derived from the Kurdish word mendê for 'an edible type of grass'. In the Nuba Mountains, Mende also means 'gazelle'. This name is also common as a surname.
Where does the name Mende come from?
The first name Mende has its roots in Kurdish and can be used for both men and women. The meaning is 'the one from the Mende tribe'. The Kurdish
How do you pronounce Mende?
Men-de
Popularity
In Switzerland, the boy's name Mende ranks 16,413th in the official list of the most common first names and is held by a total of 6 people. The source for this data is the Federal Statistical Office 2024. Currently, there are no statistical data available in Germany and Austria. In Switzerland, the distribution of the name Mende is as follows: 16.7% in Aargau, 16.7% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, 16.7% in Appenzell Innerrhoden, 16.7% in Graubünden, 16.7% in Uri, and 16.7% in Zug.
Famous people
- Mende Nazer (Former slave and author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mende
What is the origin of the name Mende?
The first name Mende has its roots in Kurdish and is commonly used for both men and women.
What does the name Mende mean?
Mende means 'the one from the Mende tribe'. In Kurdish, mendê stands for 'an edible type of grass', while the name also means 'gazelle' in the Nuba Mountains.
How popular is the name Mende?
The popularity of the name Mende varies by region, but it is common as both a first name and surname in various cultures.