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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Honor bestowed on me to cherish
- Origin
- Yoruba
- Pronunciation
- foh-LAH-kay
Folake (foh-LAH-kay) is a Yoruba name meaning "honor bestowed on me to cherish." It carries a sense of a child welcomed as something precious to be held dear. If you're drawn to Yoruba names with a clear, heartfelt meaning, Folake says it in just three syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Folake
Meaning: Honor bestowed on me to cherish.
Origin: Yoruba.
How to Pronounce Folake
foh-LAH-kayIPA /fɔːˈlɑːkeɪ/
Popularity of Folake
Folake does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Folake mean?
Honor bestowed on me to cherish.
How do you pronounce Folake?
Folake is pronounced foh-LAH-kay (IPA: /fɔːˈlɑːkeɪ/).
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