Modupe
Meaning of Modupe
Modupe is a feminine name with Yoruba origins. In Yoruba, it is pronounced as moh-DOO-pay (/moˈduːpe/). The name Modupe has no variations and remains consistent across different spellings. It holds a historical significance as it means "I am grateful" or "I give thanks" in Yoruba culture. Modupe is a beautiful choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby girl. Though not commonly used in the United States, there have been occurrences of the name since the 1970s, with sporadic popularity throughout the years.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as moh-DOO-pay (/moˈduːpe/)
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Notable People Named Modupe
| Modupe Ozolua is a Nigerian-American philanthropist and entrepreneur known for her work as the CEO of Body Enhancement Ltd and as the founding president of Empower 54 Project Initiatives. |
| Modupe Nyikoale Akinola is an American organizational scholar and social psychologist known for her work on stress, creativity, and maximizing human potential in diverse organizations, and she holds the Barbara and David Zalaznick Professor of Business position at Columbia Business School. |
| Modupe Adeyeye is an English actress and model, recognized for her roles as Faith Olubunmi in EastEnders and EastEnders: E20, as well as Blessing Chambers in Hollyoaks. |
| Modupe Omo-Eboh was a Nigerian lawyer and jurist, known as the country's first female judge. |
| Modupe Enitan Irele is the first female Nigerian Ambassador to France, appointed in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari. |
| Modupe Oshikoya is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who competed in sprint, long jump, and heptathlon events, winning five gold medals at the All-Africa Games and achieving success at the NCAA championships. |
| Daniel Modupe Josephus Jonah is a Sierra Leonean former middle-distance runner who competed in the men's 1500 meters at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
