Yinka Explained

Yínká is a unisex name in the Yoruba language. It is a contraction of "Yímiká" meaning "surround me." 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.^{[1] [2]}

People named Yínká include:

• Yinka Ayefele (born 1968), Nigerian music producer
• Yinka Ayenuwa (born 1986), Nigerian weightlifter
• Yinka Bokinni (born 1989), British radio and television presenter
• Yinka Charles (born 1970), British rapper, author, and activist, aka MC Reason, former member of 1990s band Love City Groove
• Yinka Davies (born 1970), Nigerian vocalist, dancer and lyricist
• Yinka Dare (1972–2004), Nigerian basketball player
• Yinka Faleti (born 1976), American veteran
• Oluyinka Idowu (born 1972), Nigerian-born British former long jumper nicknamed "Yinka"
• Yinka Ilori (born 1987), British artist
• Yinka Olukunga, Nigerian actress
• Yinka Quadri (born 1959), Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer and director
• Yinka Shonibare (born 1962), Nigerian-British artist
• Yinka Sunmonu (born 1962), British writer and journalist

Notes and References

1. Book: Beginner's Yoruba. 10. Kayode J. Fakinlede. Hippocrene Beginner's Series. 2005. 9780781810692.
2. Book: Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture. Nike Lawal. Matthew N. O. Sadiku. P. Adelumo Dopamu. Africa World Press. 2004. 9781592210251. 517.