Kuntakinte Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkoon-tah-keen-tay / ˈkʊntəˌkɪnteɪAfrican; American
Meaning
African: 'He who is not a slave'; American: 'Freedom'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kunta Kinte is a character from Alex Haley's novel 'Roots', which traces the lineage of African Americans back to Africa. The name is derived from the Mandinka people of West Africa. Kunta Kinte's story highlights the struggles of slavery and the quest for identity and freedom.
Trend Summary
The name Kunta Kinte is not commonly used as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kuntakinte was first seen in the United States in 1977. Kuntakinte has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kuntakinte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |