Yoruba · Girl name
Ajoke
“one cherished by all”
About the name Ajoke
Ajoke is a Yoruba feminine name meaning ‘one whom all cherish’ or ‘one who is pampered by all’, from a phrase combining jo ‘together’ and ke ‘to pamper, cherish’. It is frequently used as an oriki, a Yoruba praise or attributive name given alongside a child’s main name and expressing affection. It is used in Nigeria and among Yoruba speakers abroad.
- Meaning
- one cherished by all
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-JOH-keh(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Ajoke
- Ajoke Ayo
- Ajoke Bola
- Ajoke Titi
- Ajoke Sade
Questions about Ajoke
- What does Ajoke mean?
- Ajoke is a Yoruba name meaning "one cherished by all".
- How do you pronounce Ajoke?
- Ajoke is pronounced ah-JOH-keh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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