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Name
Segun
Origin
Nigerian afrobeat
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
free soul
Detailed Meaning
Born from the liberating philosophy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, this name celebrates independence and authentic self-expression. It embodies the rebellious yet joyful spirit of West African youth culture.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. se (prefix)
2. gun (suffix)
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Segun Name Meaning and Style
Segun is a unisex name of Nigerian afrobeat origin, meaning free soul.
It appears in the Music Heritage, West African name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Nigerian afrobeat names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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