Bukola
| Gender | Unisex |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | Adds to wealth, success |
| Region of origin | South-west Nigeria |
| Other names | |
| Derivative(s) | Bukky |
Bukola (Bùkọ́lá) is a Nigerian unisex given name of Yoruba origin which means "added wealth." It is a diminutive version of names such as "Olúwabùkọ́lá" meaning "God has added to Wealth" and "Adébùkọ́lá" meaning "The Crown has added to Wealth".[1][2][3][4]
Notable people with the name
[edit]- Bukola Abogunloko (born 1994), Nigerian sprinter
- Bukola Wright (born 1967) Nigerian actress-politician
- Bukola Elemide (born 1982), Nigerian French singer-songwriter
- Bukola Oriola (born 1976), Nigerian American journalist
- Bukola Saraki (born 1962), Nigerian politician
References
[edit]- ^ "Pronunciation of Bukola". Pronounce Names. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "Adebukola". Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "A-Z of Yoruba names". 22 July 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "Bùkọ́lá". www.yorubaname.com. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
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