Ayoyinka (given name)
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Yorubaland |
| Meaning | Joy surrounds me. |
| Region of origin | Yorubaland [Nigeria, Benin, Togo] |
Ayòyínká ⓘ is a given male name of Yoruba origin. It means "Joy surrounds me.". It is a name that is always used for everyday prayers. Ayòyínká is a name that is distinctive, carrying a strong and meaningful undertone for inner peace. The diminutive form is Yínká (Surrounds me.) which is the shorter form with Yoruba phonetic reduction.[1] Other full forms are Adéyínká (crown/royalty surrounds me), Olayinka (prestige/wealth surrounds me), Akínyínká (warriors/valour surrounds me), Olúyínká (God/my lord surrounds me), etc.
Notable individuals with the name
- Bukayo Saka (born 2001), Nigerian English professional footballer.
- Abiodun Ayoyinka (born 1960), Nigerian comic actor.
- Tosin Abasi (born 1983), Nigerian American musician.