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.

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[1] Kayode J. Fakinlede (2005). Beginner's Yoruba. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. p. 10. ISBN 9780781810692.

[2] 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.