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Modupe

moh-DOO-peh

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

64

Peak Year

#8 in 1983

First Recorded

1974

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine Yoruba (Nigerian) name meaning "I give thanks" or "we give thanks."

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Spelling Variations

Similar Names

Gratitude Praise Joy Blessing

Personality Traits

gratefulthankfulappreciativehumble

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