Yinka
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| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba language |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yorubaland |
| Meaning | Surround(s) me |
| Region of origin | Yorubaland[Nigeria, Benin, Togo] |
Yínká is a unisex name in the Yoruba language. It is a contraction of "Yímiká", meaning "surround(s) me".[1]
It is also a diminutive form of names such as Adéyínká (crown/royalty surrounds me), Akínyínká (warriors/valour surrounds me), Ayọ̀yínká (joy surrounds me), Ọláyínká (prestige/wealth surrounds me), Olúyínká (God/my lord surrounds me), etc.[2][3]
