Olalekan
Meaning of Olalekan
Olalekan is a masculine name with Yoruba origins. It is pronounced as oh-lah-LEH-kahn (/oˈlɑ.le.kɑn/). The name is also sometimes spelled as Lekan. In terms of popularity, the name Olalekan has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States. In 1997, it ranked at 9,264 and in 2003 it was given to 10,893 babies, making it a relatively uncommon choice. Despite its rarity, Olalekan carries a strong cultural significance and is associated with the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.
Pronunciation
Yoruba
- Pronunced as oh-lah-LEH-kahn (/oˈlɑ.le.kɑn/)
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Notable People Named Olalekan
| Olalekan Jeyifous, also known as Lek, is a Nigerian-born visual artist and architect based in Brooklyn, New York, known for his public and commercial art, with his work featured in the Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. |
| Olalekan Sipasi is a Nigerian farmer, entrepreneur, and community development advocate with a focus on sustainable agriculture practices. |
