Keme as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keme

What is the meaning of the name Keme ?

The baby name Keme is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛmi/ (KEH-mee); alternative: /ˈkɛmɛ/ (KEH-meh).

Keme is Yoruba in Origin.

Keme is a short, gender‑neutral given name with multiple attributions across cultures. In Indigenous North American contexts it is often reported - especially in Algonquian name lists - as meaning “eagle,” though some sources also gloss it as “secret” or “thunder,” reflecting differing tribal etymologies and modern folk interpretations. Another widely referenced link is to Ancient Egyptian Kemet (“the Black Land,” a name for Egypt), from which Keme is adopted in Afrocentric naming to evoke Egyptian heritage and Black identity. The name also appears in parts of West Africa as an element in compound given names.

Usage in the English‑speaking world is rare but has grown since the late 20th century alongside nature‑inspired and heritage‑affirming choices; it is used for boys and girls. Variants and related forms include Kemi (also an independent Yoruba name with a different meaning), Kemet, and the nickname Kem. The most common gloss is “eagle.”