Soyinka (surname)

Soyinka
GenderMale
LanguageYoruba
Origin
Word/nameNigeria
MeaningI am surrounded or protected by sorcerers
Region of originSouth West, Nigeria
Other names
DerivativesShoyinka, Osoyimika, Oshoyimika

Soyinka is a Nigerian surname. It is a male name and of Yoruba origin, which means "I am surrounded or protected by sorcerers". The diminutive form can be Osoyimika or Oshoyimika, same meaning but in full form.

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