Takunda
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Takunda is a Shona name meaning “we have overcome”. It is a uncommon name, predominantly used for boys, with 91.78% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Takunda
Takunda is an inspiring and uplifting name of Shona (African) origin, primarily used in Zimbabwe. In the Shona language, Takunda directly translates to "we have overcome" or "we are victorious." This powerful meaning makes it a name of hope, resilience, and triumph. It reflects a spirit of perseverance and success, often chosen to celebrate a significant achievement or simply to bestow a positive and enduring message upon a child.
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Gender Usage of the Name Takunda
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Takunda is predominantly used as a name for boys. Approximately 91.78% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Takunda
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Takunda is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 965K births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.33M births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.30M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Takunda was last recorded at #8,340 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2022) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #3,718 in 2006. Its lowest recorded position was #9,172 in 2019. Over the last 9 years (2013–2022) the name rose 123 places (from #8,463 to #8,340).
Characteristics of the Name Takunda
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- a — Boy Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Takunda utilizes three syllables with an unstressed-primary-unstressed stress pattern. The rhythmic repetition of consonants conveys a sense of resolution that aligns with a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Takunda
Middle name suggestions for TakundaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Takunda is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Takunda David · Takunda Devon · Takunda Dylan · Takunda Derek · Takunda Dewey. View all 140 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Takunda
Sound Like Takunda Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Dequante
Spelled Like Takunda Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Takondwa
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Takunda Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joshua · Noah · Elijah · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Elijah · Nathaniel · Sebastian · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Takunda in ASL
- T
- a
- k
- u
- n
- d
- a
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