Olayinka
Olayinka is a given name (diminutive of Yinka) and surname of Yoruba origin meaning "wealth surrounds me".[1][2] It may refer to:
- First name
- Olayinka Koso-Thomas (born 1937), Nigerian-born doctor established in Sierra Leone
- Olayinka Sanni (born 1986), American-Nigerian basketball player
- Olayinka Sule, Nigerian Brigadier General and Administrator of Jigawa State, Nigeria
- Middle name
- Folashade Olayinka Baderinwa (born 1969), American journalist
- Jadesola Olayinka Akande (1940–2008), Nigerian academic
- Surname
- Abel Idowu Olayinka (born 1958), Nigerian Professor of Applied geophysics
- Funmilayo Olayinka (1960–2013), Nigerian banker and politician
- Peter Olayinka (born 1995), Nigerian football player
- Segun Olayinka (born 1988), Nigerian cricketer
- Folake Olayinka, Nigerian physician
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.
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