Yoruba · Girl name
Arike
“one who is cherished”
About the name Arike
Arike is a Yoruba girl’s name meaning ‘one who is treasured’ or held dear. It is derived from the Yoruba words ‘ari’ and ‘ke’, interpreted together as a child who is held dear by her family. In Yoruba culture the name is commonly used to signify love and affection toward a daughter. Yoruba personal names typically carry a message from the family about the circumstances of a birth, and Arike expresses the joy with which the child is welcomed. It is used in Nigeria and among Yoruba communities abroad.
- Meaning
- one who is cherished
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-REE-keh(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Arike
- Arike Adebayo
- Arike Olufunke
- Arike Ireti
- Arike Temiloluwa
- Arike Oluwatoyin
Questions about Arike
- What does Arike mean?
- Arike is a Yoruba name meaning "one who is cherished".
- How do you pronounce Arike?
- Arike is pronounced ah-REE-keh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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