Yinka Explained

Yinka
Gender:Unisex
Language:Yoruba
Origin:Nigeria
Meaning:Surround me
Region:South-west Nigeria

Yínká is a unisex name in the Yoruba language. It is a contraction of "Yímiká" meaning "surround me.".[1] It is also a diminutive form of names such as Adéyínká (crown/royalty surrounds me), Olayinka (prestige/wealth surrounds me), Akínyínká (warriors/valour surrounds me), Olúyínká (God/my lord surrounds me), etc.[2] [3]

Notable individuals with the name

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yínká . 2024-10-26 . www.yorubaname.com . en.
  2. Book: Beginner's Yoruba. 10. Kayode J. Fakinlede. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. 2005. 9780781810692.
  3. Book: Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. Nike Lawal. Matthew N. O. Sadiku. P. Adelumo Dopamu. Africa World Press. 2004. 9781592210251. 517.