Yinka
Yinka is a unisex name in the Yoruba language. It is a contraction of "Yimika" meaning "surround me." It is also a diminutive form of names such as Adeyinka (crown/royalty surrounds me), Olayinka (wealth surrounds me), Akinyinka (warriors/valour surrounds me), Oluyinka (God/my lord surrounds me), etc.[1][2]
People named Yinka include:
- Yinka Quadri (born 1959), Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer and director
- Yinka Shonibare (born 1962), Nigerian-British artist
- Yinka Ayefele (born 1968), Nigerian music producer
- Yinka Davies (born 1970), Nigerian vocalist, dancer and lyricist
- Yinka Dare (1972–2004), Nigerian basketball player
- Oluyinka Idowu (born 1972), Nigerian-born British former long jumper nicknamed "Yinka"
- Yinka Faleti (born 1976), American veteran
- Yinka Ayenuwa (born 1986), Nigerian weightlifter
- Yinka Olukunga, Nigerian actress
References[]
- ^ Kayode J. Fakinlede (2005). Beginner's Yoruba. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. p. 10. ISBN 9780781810692.
- ^ Nike Lawal; Matthew N. O. Sadiku; P. Adelumo Dopamu (2004). Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. University of California. Africa World Press. p. 517. ISBN 9781592210251.
Categories:
- Given names
- Yoruba given names
- Unisex given names