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Foluke Akinradewo
Athlete
1989
American Olympic volleyball player and two-time gold medalist
Foluke
Girl
#47222 most popular
Nigerian
Yoruba
West African
Meanings & Origins
"given to God"
Origin: Yoruba
Language: Yoruba
Popularity
#47222
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
3
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“A Yoruba name placing your child in God's care”
Origin & Etymology
Foluke is a Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning placed in God's hands or placed in the care of God. The name comes from the Yoruba words fo (to place or put) and Olu-ke, an abbreviated reference to Oluwa, meaning God in the Yoruba language. This deeply spiritual name reflects the Yoruba tradition of dedicating children to the protection and guidance of the divine, expressing gratitude and trust in a higher power from the very first moments of life.
Popularity Story
Foluke and similar Yoruba theophoric names remain popular among Yoruba families in Nigeria and in the Nigerian diaspora, valued for their spiritual meaning and connection to Yoruba cultural heritage.
Cultural Significance
In Yoruba culture, names are considered profoundly important — they carry spiritual weight and are believed to influence a person's character and destiny. Theophoric names like Foluke, which reference God (Oluwa), are among the most cherished in the tradition.
Fun Facts
- Yoruba is one of the largest language groups in Africa, spoken by over 40 million people
- Yoruba naming ceremonies called isomoloruko are traditionally held on the seventh day after a child's birth
Foluke in Other Languages
Hausa
Foluke
Yoruba
Foluke
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Luki
Folu
Name Vibe
African
Spiritual
Yoruba
Unique
Similar Sounding Names
Folake
Funke
Toluke
Boluke
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Famous People Named Foluke
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Foluke Daramola
Actor
1981
Nigerian actress known for her roles in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films
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